The Dead Mother
La madre muerta
“Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.”
Synopsis
Ismael breaks into the house of a fine art restorer and shoots the homeowner dead, leaving her daughter orphaned and traumatized for life. Years later, Ismael is working in a bar where he sees the daughter again. Paranoid that she has recognised him and will report him, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage, demanding that her hospital pay a ransom for her release. As he spends more time with her, a strange bond develops that causes him to delay the ransom request or fulfil his threats of throwing her in front of a train. But he can’t delay forever…
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-25
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Karra Elejalde
Ismael López de Matauko
Ana Álvarez
Leire
Lio
Maite
Silvia Marsó
Blanca
Elena Irureta
Director Woman
Ramón Barea
Night Club Owner
Gregoria Mangas
Mrs. Millas
Marisol Sáez
Mother
Raquel Santamaría
Leire (child)
Txarly Llorente
Guard
Pako Pekao
Gypsy man
Elena Armengod
Gypsy woman
José María Sacristán
Nurse
Ángel Plana
Nurse
Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
Hospital patient (uncredited)
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Train passenger with guitar (uncredited)
Satur Idarreta
Man outside bar (uncredited)
Fina Salegi
Nurse (uncredited)
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$499K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juanma Bajo Ulloa
- Screenplay & Story
- Juanma Bajo Ulloa, Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
- Original Score
- Bingen Mendizábal
- Original Title
- La madre muerta
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $499K
- Production Studios
- Gazteizko Zinema, Sogepaq, Ministerio de Cultura España
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Juanma Bajo Ulloa, Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
Bingen Mendizábal
Javier Aguirresarobe
Pablo Blanco
Fernando Bauluz
Department Leadership Roster
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Director
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Writer
Javier Aguirresarobe
Director of Photography
Bingen Mendizábal
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
Writer
Pablo Blanco
Editor
Julio Torrecilla
Production Design
Josune Lasa
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Mother
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What is The Dead Mother about?
Ismael breaks into the house of a fine art restorer and shoots the homeowner dead, leaving her daughter orphaned and traumatized for life. Years later, Ismael is working in a bar where he sees the daughter again. Paranoid that she has recognised him and will report him, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage, demanding that her hospital pay a ransom for her release. As he spends more time with her, a strange bond develops that causes him to delay the ransom request or fulfil his threats of throwing her in front of a train. But he can’t delay forever…
Who directed The Dead Mother?
The Dead Mother was directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa.
Who stars in The Dead Mother?
The principal cast of The Dead Mother includes Karra Elejalde, Ana Álvarez, Lio, Silvia Marsó, Elena Irureta.
When was The Dead Mother released and how long is it?
The Dead Mother was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Dead Mother make at the box office?
The Dead Mother grossed $499K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Mother was composed by Bingen Mendizábal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dead Mother?
The Dead Mother holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).