The Boy and the Fog (1953)
Marta is obsessed with protecting her son from the genetic predisposition to schizophrenia that she has hidden from her husband.
Director: Roberto Gavaldón
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: December 24, 1953
Cast
- Dolores del Río - Marta
- Pedro López Lagar - Guillermo Estrada
- Eduardo Noriega - Mauricio de la Torre
- Alejandro Ciangherotti Jr. - Daniel
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. - Doctor
- Lupe Inclán - Jacinta, sirvienta
- Tana Lynn - Prostituta
- Carlos Riquelme - Profesor
- Nicolás Rodríguez - Doctor
- José Dupeyrón - Hombre bailando cabaret (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Raúl Lavista
Editing: Gloria Schoemann
Production: Cinematográfica Grovas
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Psychological Breakdown and Descent into Madness, Sanity Slipping and the Void of Madness
Keywords
insanity, possessiveness, secret past
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More Films by Director: Roberto Gavaldón
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy and the Fog about?
- Marta is obsessed with protecting her son from the genetic predisposition to schizophrenia that she has hidden from her husband.
- Who directed The Boy and the Fog?
- The Boy and the Fog was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
- Who stars in The Boy and the Fog?
- The Boy and the Fog stars Dolores del Río, Pedro López Lagar, Eduardo Noriega, Alejandro Ciangherotti Jr., Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Lupe Inclán.
- How long is The Boy and the Fog?
- The Boy and the Fog has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy and the Fog?
- The Boy and the Fog is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Boy and the Fog produced?
- The Boy and the Fog was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Boy and the Fog?
- The themes of The Boy and the Fog include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Psychological Breakdown and Descent into Madness, Sanity Slipping and the Void of Madness.