

Elegy
2008-08-08 · 112 min · ★ 6.3
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.
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Production details
- Directors
- Isabel Coixet
- Production companies
- Lakeshore Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 13,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 14,894,347
Top Cast
Penélope CruzConsuela Castillo
Ben KingsleyDavid Kepesh
Patricia ClarksonCarolyn
Peter SarsgaardKenneth Kepesh
Dennis HopperGeorge O'Hearn
Sonja BennettBeth
Chelah HorsdalSusan Reese
Shaker PalejaKris Banjee
Charlie RoseCharlie Rose
Kris PopeConsuela's Brother
Debbie HarryAmy O'Hearn
Antonio CupoYounger Man
Michelle Harrison2nd Student
Marci T. HouseAdministration Nurse
Tiffany Lyndall-KnightActor #2 in Play
Tania SaulnierGeorge's Girlfriend
Julian RichingsActor in Play #1
Alessandro JulianiActor #3 in PlayTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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