The Birthday of the Dog(1975)
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The Birthday of the Dog Synopsis
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.
The Birthday of the Dog (1975) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, released on September 10, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Diana Bracho, Lina Montes and Héctor Bonilla. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
- Writers:
- Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Phillips
- Composer:
- Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
- Production:
- Conacine, Dasa Films S.A.
- Status:
- Released
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The Birthday of the Dog Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
as Jorge Maldonado
Diana Bracho
as Silvia Ballesteros
Lina Montes
as Gloria Maldonado
Héctor Bonilla
as Gustavo Ballesteros
- Marcelo Villamil
Marcelo Villamil
as Lic. De La Rosa
- María Guadalupe Delgado
María Guadalupe Delgado
as Doña Amparo
Delia Casanova
as Secretaria
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Jr.
as Toño
- Fernando Pinkus
Fernando Pinkus
as Roque
Evangelina Martínez
as Pasajera en camión
- Regino Herrera
Regino Herrera
as Empleado de Jorge
Key crew
Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, written by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.
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The Birthday of the Dog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Birthday of the Dog – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Birthday of the Dog?
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The main cast of The Birthday of the Dog (1975) includes Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Diana Bracho, Lina Montes, Héctor Bonilla and Marcelo Villamil. The film was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birthday of the Dog released?
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The Birthday of the Dog was released on September 10, 1975 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Birthday of the Dog worth watching?
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The Birthday of the Dog (1975) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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