The Grandfather
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El abuelo |
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | José Luis Garci |
| Runtime | 151 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (40 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a meticulous psychological drama, relying on the formidable presence of its lead and the simmering tension of unspoken truths. It explores the corrosive power of doubt and the rigid structures of honor that define a fading aristocracy.
What lingers after the final frame is not a simple answer, but the profound weight of a man's quest for legacy in a world that has moved on. A poignant study of pride and connection. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: José Luis Garci
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Watch attentively in a quiet setting, allowing its deliberate pace and moral complexities to unfold.
🎭 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
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