The Grandfather (1998)
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.
Director: José Luis Garci
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 151 min
Release Date: October 16, 1998
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Manuel Balboa
Cinematography: Raúl Pérez Cubero
Editing: Miguel González Sinde
Production: TVE
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: es
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, spain, based on novel or book, grandfather, suicidal thoughts, daughter–in–law, grandchild
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grandfather about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Grandfather?
- The Grandfather was directed by José Luis Garci.
- Who stars in The Grandfather?
- The Grandfather stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Agustín González, Cristina Cruz, Alicia Rozas.
- How long is The Grandfather?
- The Grandfather has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
- What genre is The Grandfather?
- The Grandfather is a Drama film.
- How much did The Grandfather gross?
- The Grandfather grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Grandfather produced?
- The Grandfather was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Grandfather?
- The themes of The Grandfather include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.