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Spanglish is a american film of genre Drama directed by James L. Brooks released in USA on 17 december 2004 with Adam Sandler
Spanglish (2004)
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Add to a movie listSpanglish is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks, and stars Adam Sandler, Paz Vega, and Téa Leoni. It was released in the United States on December 17, 2004 by Columbia Pictures and by Gracie Films, and in other countries over the first several months of 2005.
The film grossed $55 million worldwide, less than the $80 million production budget. The film received mixed reviews.
Synopsis
Cristina Moreno (Aimee Garcia) is applying to Princeton University. For her application essay, she tells the story of her childhood and narrates throughout the movie.Actors
Adam Sandler
(John Clasky)
Paz Vega
(Flor Moreno)
Téa Leoni
(Deborah Clasky)
Cloris Leachman
(Evelyn Wright)
Shelbie Bruce
(Christina)
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