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Circus sparks fly and vengeance rides hard in Carlos Saura's R-rated Spanish thriller.

OUTRAGE

1993 · 1h 48m · R · Action / Drama / Romance / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Journalist Marco Vallez's latest assignment is a story about a traveling circus. Bored with the usual acts, he's intrigued by equestrian/sharpshooter Anna (Neri) and asks her for an interview, which leads to passion.

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Outrage is a 1993 Spanish action, drama, romance, and thriller film directed by Carlos Saura about a journalist who becomes involved with a circus equestrian sharpshooter, leading to passionate romance and dark consequences.

Synopsis

Marcos, a young reporter, goes to a circus to write a Sunday supplement piece. As he is leaving, the next act is about to start. It involves a woman riding a horse and performing tricks; the presentation ends in shooting balloons from a horse while it is moving. Marcos is taken by the beauty of Ana, the equestrian sharpshooter, and returns to interview her. She invites him to dinner with the troupe. They dance, and then spend the night together. He falls in love with the beautiful horse-riding circus girl. An affair between them ensues; he considers following her around Europe and promises he would follow her to hell. Soon, Marco has to leave to cover a concert in Barcelona.

Fate intervenes when three young mechanics come to repair circus equipment and the owner gives them complimentary tickets for the show. The trio makes a racket as they watch Ana perform. After the show, they follow Ana to her trailer and brutally rape her. Although she is badly hurt, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Bruised, humiliated, and bleeding, she picks up her rifle and goes to hunt them down. She finds them easily at the mechanic shop where they work. She kills them all and leaves without being clearly identified. Ana, who is bleeding badly, has to visit a doctor who reveals to the authorities that she has been raped. The police initially have no clues about the culprit of the triple homicide, but after interviewing the doctor, they begin to suspect Ana.

Ana is stopped in a highway by two officers; she panics and kills them too, a decision that she regrets immediately. Marco who goes to Ana's trailer, finds traces of blood all over the place and he and the authorities go in search of Ana. She finds refuge in a country home where a couple and two small children live. Marcos is responsible for breaking the impasse between Ana and the police, but he arrives too late to help her; the police open fire on her, and she dies in his arms.
Details & Specs
Director
Carlos Saura
Writers
Enzo Monteleone, Carlos Saura, Giorgio Scerbanenco
Release
1993
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
Also Known As
Outrage, ¡Dispara! (original title)

Why Cult

Circus Spectacle

A traveling circus setting gives the story a visually rich and chaotic backdrop, especially with Anna's daring equestrian sharpshooting act.

Equestrian Action

Anna's horseback balloon-shooting routine blends romance with thrilling action under the big top.

Spanish Revenge Flare

This is a Spanish take on the rape and revenge genre, promising an unflinching blend of drama and justice.

Banderas & Saura Combo

Antonio Banderas teams with acclaimed director Carlos Saura, merging star power with auteur vision.

Questions from the Vault

What is Outrage about? +

Outrage follows journalist Marcos as he falls for equestrian sharpshooter Anna in a circus, setting off a passionate and dangerous series of events.

When was Outrage released? +

Outrage was released in 1993.

Who directed Outrage? +

Outrage was directed by Carlos Saura.

How long is Outrage? +

Outrage has a runtime of 108 minutes.

What genre is Outrage? +

Outrage is an action, drama, romance, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Outrage? +

Outrage is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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