The Grandfather(1998)
El abuelo
Love or honor? How can one choose?
The Grandfather Synopsis
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.
The Grandfather (1998) is a drama film directed by José Luis Garci, released on October 16, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo and Agustín González. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- José Luis Garci
- Writers:
- José Luis Garci, Horacio Valcárcel, Benito Pérez Galdós
- Producers:
- José Luis Garci
- Cinematographer:
- Raúl Pérez Cubero
- Composer:
- Manuel Balboa
- Production:
- TVE
- Revenue:
- $4,179,698
- Status:
- Released
The Grandfather Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Fernán Gómez
as Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad
Rafael Alonso
as Don Pío Coronado
Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
as Doña Lucrecia Richmond
Agustín González
as Senén Corchado
- Cristina Cruz
Cristina Cruz
as Dolly
- Alicia Rozas
Alicia Rozas
as Nelly
Fernando Guillén
as Alcalde de Jerusa
- Francisco Piquer
Francisco Piquer
as Prior de Zaratay
María Massip
as Gregoria
José Caride
as Venancio
Francisco Algora
as Don Carmelo
Juan Calot
as Don Salvador, médico
Key crew
Directed by José Luis Garci, written by José Luis Garci, Horacio Valcárcel and Benito Pérez Galdós, produced by José Luis Garci.
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The Grandfather Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Grandfather – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grandfather online?
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Who stars in The Grandfather?
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The main cast of The Grandfather (1998) includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Agustín González and Cristina Cruz. The film was directed by José Luis Garci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grandfather released?
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The Grandfather was released on October 16, 1998 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is The Grandfather worth watching?
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The Grandfather (1998) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.