La amiga (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, La amiga is a drama film directed by Jeanine Meerapfel, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Since childhood, Raquel and Maria have been close friends. Now all grown-up, Raquel has fulfilled her dream of becoming an actress, while Maria has married a handyman, given birth to three children and runs the family household. In the wake of the Argentine military coup of 1976, Maria's oldest son Carlos is abducted. Desperate, Maria turns to her prominent friend for help. Yet the more Raquel gets involved in the search for Carlos, the more she becomes herself a target of the junta. Finally, she flees from Argentina to Berlin. Meanwhile Maria joins a group of women who investigate the fate of their disappeared relatives. In 1983, after the fall of the dictatorship, the two friends meet again.
Who’s in it. La amiga stars Liv Ullmann as María, Cipe Lincovsky as Raquel, Federico Luppi as Pancho and Lito Cruz as Comisario Tito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, La amiga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La amiga page.
If you liked it. Fans of La amiga tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch La amiga (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La amiga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La amiga worth watching?
- La amiga holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La amiga?
- La amiga stars Liv Ullmann, Cipe Lincovsky, Federico Luppi, Lito Cruz and Víctor Laplace.
- When was La amiga released?
- La amiga was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.