The Grandfather
“Love or honor? How can one choose?”
After his son dies, an elderly man comes back to Spain from the US and hopes to find out which of his granddaughters is true, and which one is bastard.
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About The Grandfather
The Grandfather is a 1998 Spanish-language drama film directed by José Luis Garci. The cast is led by Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo. It has a runtime of 2h 31m.
The Grandfather was produced by TVE and made in Spain. It was released on October 16, 1998, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- José Luis Garci
- Writers
- José Luis Garci, Horacio Valcárcel
- Release date
- October 16, 1998
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- TVE
The Grandfather cast & crew
The Grandfather was directed by José Luis Garci and written by José Luis Garci and Horacio Valcárcel.
The cast features Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad, Rafael Alonso as Don Pío Coronado, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo as Doña Lucrecia Richmond, Agustín González as Senén Corchado, Cristina Cruz as Dolly, and Alicia Rozas as Nelly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Manuel Balboa, cinematography is by Raúl Pérez Cubero, and it was produced by José Luis Garci and Luis María Delgado.
Is The Grandfather worth watching?
At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, The Grandfather is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Grandfather
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad
Rafael Alonso
Don Pío Coronado
Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
Doña Lucrecia Richmond
Agustín González
Senén Corchado
Cristina Cruz
Dolly
Alicia Rozas
Nelly
Fernando Guillén
Alcalde de Jerusa
Francisco Piquer
Prior de Zaratay
María Massip
Gregoria
José Caride
Venancio
Francisco Algora
Don Carmelo
Juan Calot
Don Salvador, médico
The Grandfather — FAQs
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▸What language is The Grandfather in?
The Grandfather is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Grandfather?
The Grandfather runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
▸What is The Grandfather rated?
The Grandfather is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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