Lucky Star (1997 film)

Lucky Star
Theatrical release poster
SpanishLa buena estrella
Directed byRicardo Franco
Written by
Produced by
StarringAntonio Resines
Jordi Mollá
Maribel Verdú
CinematographyTote Trenas
Edited byEsperanza Cobos
Music byEva Gancedo
Production
companies
  • Pedro Costa PC
  • Enrique Cerezo PC
  • MAT Films
  • GA & A
Release dates
  • 15 May 1997 (1997-05-15) (Cannes)
  • 30 May 1997 (1997-05-30) (Spain)
Running time
98 minutes
Countries
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
LanguageSpanish
Budget175,000,000

Lucky Star (Spanish: La buena estrella) is a 1997 drama film directed by Ricardo Franco and starring Antonio Resines, Jordi Mollá and Maribel Verdú. Critically acclaimed, the film won five Goya Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Antonio Resines), Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Score. Ricardo Franco made just one more film; he died of a heart attack in 1998.