Barcelona
United States • 1994 • 1h 40m
Director
#807Criterion Collection →Synopsis
During the 1980s, uptight Ted Boynton is a salesman working in the Barcelona office of a Chicago-based company. He receives an unexpected visit from his cousin Fred, a naval officer who has come to Spain on a public relations mission for a U.S. fleet. Not exactly friends in the past, Ted and Fred strike up relationships with women in the Spanish city and experience conflicts -- Ted with his employer, and Fred with the Barcelona community.
Synopsis
During the 1980s, uptight Ted Boynton is a salesman working in the Barcelona office of a Chicago-based company. He receives an unexpected visit from his cousin Fred, a naval officer who has come to Spain on a public relations mission for a U.S. fleet. Not exactly friends in the past, Ted and Fred strike up relationships with women in the Spanish city and experience conflicts -- Ted with his employer, and Fred with the Barcelona community.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorWhit Stillman
WriterWhit Stillman
CinematographerJohn Thomas
ComposerMark Suozzo
EditorChristopher Tellefsen
ProducerWhit Stillman
Cast
Taylor Nicholsas Ted Boynton
Chris Eigemanas Fred Boynton
Tushka Bergenas Montserrat Raventos
Mira Sorvinoas Marta Ferrer