Deep Crimson

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79%

Audience Score

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Movie Info

This offbeat Mexican comedy drama follows a pair of "Lonely Hearts" murderers as they approach the end of their career. Nicolas and Coral do not look like murderers or lovers. When Coral masquerades as Nicolas's sister, Nicolas begins milking old ladies of their fortunes, but Coral starts to get jealous.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Arturo Ripstein
Written By:

Paz Alicia Garcíadiego
In Theaters:

Sep 9, 1996 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 15, 2005
Runtime:

114 minutes
Studio:

Home Vision Entertainment

Cast

Daniel Giménez Cacho
as Nicolas Estrella

Regina Orozco
as Coral

Marisa Paredes
as Irene

Veronica Merchant
as Rebeca

Julieta Egurrola
as Juanita

Rosa Furman
as Mrs. Silberman

Patricia Reyes Spíndola
as The Widow Ruelas

Sherlyn Gonzales
as Teresa Fabre

Giovanni Florido
as Carlitos Fabre

José Escandón

Bianca Florido
as Mercedes Sanpedro

Rene Pereyra
as Policeman Iduarte

Álvaro Carcaño
as Home Run Motel Clerk

Alejandra Montoya
as Ifi

Esteban Soberanes
as Barman

Fernando Soler
as Don Dimas

Gastón Melo
as Ticket Seller

Paco Mauri
as Post Office Clerk

Alexandra Vicencio
as Imelda

Juan de la Loza
as Car Salesman

Oscar Castaneda
as Doroteo

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Critic Reviews for Deep Crimson

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (2) | DVD (3)

This monstrous love story serves up film noir at its most darkly authentic: it plays for keeps.

Mar 5, 2018 | Full Review…

David Ansen
Newsweek
Top Critic
Mexican director Arturo Ripstein applies his usual degree of cinematic imagination to the sordid tale,

Mar 28, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor
After the last gasp, the question remains: Why have we subjected ourselves to this film? I can't answer that.

Apr 21, 2005 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Keith Breese
Filmcritic.com
This is a chilling tale by one of Mexico's most respected directors.

Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Audience Reviews for Deep Crimson

Jan 11, 2009

an obese nurse meets a balding lothario and they form an obsessive relationship based on their mutual insecurities. a beautifully done mexican adaptation of the lonely hearts murder case of the 1940's with some truly haunting scenes and a lovely score

Stella D Super Reviewer
Jan 08, 2009

It's always interesting to see different versions of the same story to see what was changed, what remained, and if done well, they provide interesting insights into both films. Set in 1940s northern Mexico, this film re-tells the story of The Lonely Hearts Killers, a famous couple of murderers who made victims of lonely and wealthy widows in the USA. Regina Orozco delivers a loathsome, densely disturbing performance and Cacho is believable as a grifter with certain "issues". Both come together to create a most pathetic couple touring the Mexican countryside. The cinematography and musical score add just the right touch. <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/?action=view¤t=DeepCrimson.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/DeepCrimson.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

El Hombre I Super Reviewer
Jun 02, 2007

goes from black humor to total disgust with the couple; and the camera moves make the sets look artificial

Adam M Super Reviewer