The Birthday of the Dog (1975)
Two men who kill their wives so they can be together. A tailor goes from having his dog as his best friend to a young man, in a friendship that becomes so very close that the younger man murders his wife. He is helped by the other man. The husband wants to help him, but his wife wants to turn him in to the police. So he also kills his wife.
Director: Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 10, 1975
Cast
- Jorge Martínez de Hoyos - Jorge Maldonado
- Diana Bracho - Silvia Ballesteros
- Lina Montes - Gloria Maldonado
- Héctor Bonilla - Gustavo Ballesteros
- Marcelo Villamil - Lic. De La Rosa
- María Guadalupe Delgado - Doña Amparo
- Delia Casanova - Secretaria
- Miguel Ángel Ferriz Jr. - Toño
- Fernando Pinkus - Roque
- Evangelina Martínez - Pasajera en camión
Screenplay
Music: Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
Cinematography: Alex Phillips
Editing: Rafael Ceballos
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries
Keywords
marriage, middle class, murder, male homosexuality, lgbt, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birthday of the Dog about?
- Two men who kill their wives so they can be together. A tailor goes from having his dog as his best friend to a young man, in a friendship that becomes so very close that the younger man murders his wife. He is helped by the other man. The husband wants to help him, but his wife wants to turn him in to the police. So he also kills his wife.
- Who directed The Birthday of the Dog?
- The Birthday of the Dog was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.
- Who stars in The Birthday of the Dog?
- The Birthday of the Dog stars Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Diana Bracho, Lina Montes, Héctor Bonilla, Marcelo Villamil, María Guadalupe Delgado.
- How long is The Birthday of the Dog?
- The Birthday of the Dog has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Birthday of the Dog?
- The Birthday of the Dog is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Birthday of the Dog produced?
- The Birthday of the Dog was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Birthday of the Dog?
- The themes of The Birthday of the Dog include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries.