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30 October 1998 (Spain)
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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. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
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16 nominations
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Big European Montage
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
| Emma Cohen | ... | Vicenta, la alcaldesa |
| Juan Calot | ... | Don Salvador, médico |
| Concha Gómez Conde | ... | Doña Consuelito |
| Nuria Rodríguez | ... | Criada |
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The Grandfather (Canada: English title) (USA)
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Rated PG for thematic elements and language.
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151 min | Argentina:147 min
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Probably done for a reasonable enough budget, but this film has the look and soul of a big, well-crafted European production.
The script is just filled with nodules of truth wrapped up in old world philosophy, that play out before the viewer's eye. This is a long film so make sure that you have the time and mental alertness to make the journey - but for the patient, the investment is worth it.
The cast is filled with capable players: the leads are exceptional latin character actors, they are surrounded by the others which are more often than not caricatures who actually focus the reality of the story around the serious players.
The cinematography is magnificent.