The Grandfather (1998)

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151 min - Drama - 30 October 1998 (Spain)

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Ratings: 7.4/10 from 1,019 users Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 21 user | 13 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com

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.

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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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Storyline

An elderly man returns to Spain after visiting the US during the Gold Rush and losing his fortune. He returns because his son has died leaving two daughters, and the son has left a note stating that one of the two is a bastard child. The grandfather hopes to find out which is his true granddaughter. Written by <Bondelev@usc.edu>

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Plot Keywords:

Grandchild | Daughter In Law | Suicidal Thoughts | Infidelity | Based On Novel

Genres:

Drama

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Rated PG for thematic elements and language See all certifications »

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Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

30 October 1998 (Spain) See more »

Also Known As:

A nagyapa See more »

Filming Locations:

Acantilado de Puerta de Viriago, Asturias, Spain See more »

Box Office

Budget:

ESP 400,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,726 (USA) (10 October 1999) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$56,040 (Argentina)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Radio Televisión Española (RTVE) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

151 min | Argentina: 147 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

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Quotes

Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad: Villainy is forgivable. Ingratitude, never.
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Connections

Version of El abuelo (1925) See more »

Soundtracks

"Gymnopédie"
By Erik Satie
Arranged by Manuel Balboa
Performed by Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid
Conducted by Ángel Gil Ordóñez
Piano soloist: Liliam María Castillo (as Lilian Castillo) See more »

The Grandfather (1998)
El abuelo (original title)

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