The House of Water (1984)
Set in the 1920s in Venezuela, this political melodrama by Jacobo Penzo follows the decision of the fictional Cruz Elías León (Franklin Virguéz), a young Venezuelan poet, to give up a life of social and possibly mainstream political advancement to go back to his home and family in an isolated fishing village and combat the despotic military dictator in charge of the country.
Director: Jacobo Penzo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 16, 1984
Cast
- Franklin Vírgüez - Cruz Elías Salmerón Acosta
- Giles Bickford - Primer gringo
- Hilda Vera - La madre
- Doris Wells - Asunción
Screenplay
Music: Juan Carlos Núñez
Production: Jacobo Penzo Producciones
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Water about?
- Set in the 1920s in Venezuela, this political melodrama by Jacobo Penzo follows the decision of the fictional Cruz Elías León (Franklin Virguéz), a young Venezuelan poet, to give up a life of social and possibly mainstream political advancement to go back to his home and family in an isolated fishing village and combat the despotic military dictator in charge of the country.
- Who directed The House of Water?
- The House of Water was directed by Jacobo Penzo.
- Who stars in The House of Water?
- The House of Water stars Franklin Vírgüez, Giles Bickford, Hilda Vera, Doris Wells.
- How long is The House of Water?
- The House of Water has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Water?
- The House of Water is a Drama film.
- Where was The House of Water produced?
- The House of Water was produced in Venezuela.