Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) 4K Blu-ray Guide

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) poster

Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Drama, Romance • 1h 36m

Overview

Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.

Director: Woody Allen

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Christopher Evan Welch, Chris Messina, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn, Julio Perillán, Ricard Salom, Maurice Sonnenberg, Manel Barceló, Josep Maria Domènech, Emilio de Benito, Jaume Montané, Lloll Bertran, Joel Joan, Silvia Sabaté, Pablo Schreiber, Carrie Preston, Zak Orth, Abel Folk

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Best Video Release

French Metropolitan 4K Blu-ray BD caps & 4K impressions + release comparison EN audio but no EN subtitles

Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Metropolitan

External Links

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Length

96 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

18 days ago

Contributors

Best Video Release	French Metropolitan 4K Blu-ray BD caps & 4K impressions + release comparison EN audio but no EN subtitles
Format	UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers	Excellent Metropolitan
Length	96 mins
Type	Movie
Last Updated	18 days ago
Contributors	vanshady

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