
The Ruling
El Fallo
“Justice is blind, isn't?”
Synopsis
'The Ruling' is a short 25 minutes film touching the themes of perception and age. Three stories are told: It follows an aging judge, Galindez, throughout a court hearing that turns very personal; the story of the incident behind the hearing and its accused, and the remembrance of the long lost days, when Galindez was still a young aspiring law student.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Christian Álvarez
Joven Horacio Galindez/Ernesto Ferreira
Karoline Becker
Nieta De Marcela
Yesenia Bencosme
Secretary
Waldo de la Mota
Bartender
Carlos Juarez Salazar
Almada
Gilberto Hernández
Gerente De Festejos
Marquis Leguizamón
Madre De Ernesto
Miguel Montalvo
Fiscal Jacobo Rodriguez
Socrates Montas
Padre De Horacio
Rita Montes De Oca
Profesora Marcela Marquez
Juan Gabriel Morales
Amigo De Jacobo
Ricardo Valdez
Businessman #1
Alfredo Nunez
Businessman 2
Esperanza Perez
Marcela Marquez
Natalie Ruiz Polanco
Waitress
Franklin Dominguez
Juez Horacio Galindez
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Héctor Valdez
- Screenplay & Story
- Héctor Valdez, Wenceslao Guerrero
- Original Score
- Sergio Marte
- Original Title
- El Fallo
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Unicornio Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Héctor Valdez
Héctor Valdez, Wenceslao Guerrero
Sergio Marte
Frankie Baez
Frank Padrón
Héctor Valdez, Waldo de la Mota, Fior De Valdez
Department Leadership Roster
Héctor Valdez
Director
Héctor Valdez
Writer
Waldo de la Mota
Producer
Frankie Baez
Director of Photography
Frank Padrón
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ruling.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ruling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ruling about?
'The Ruling' is a short 25 minutes film touching the themes of perception and age. Three stories are told: It follows an aging judge, Galindez, throughout a court hearing that turns very personal; the story of the incident behind the hearing and its accused, and the remembrance of the long lost days, when Galindez was still a young aspiring law student.
Who directed The Ruling?
The Ruling was directed by Héctor Valdez.
Who stars in The Ruling?
The principal cast of The Ruling includes Christian Álvarez, Karoline Becker, Yesenia Bencosme, Waldo de la Mota, Carlos Juarez Salazar.
When was The Ruling released and how long is it?
The Ruling was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ruling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ruling was composed by Sergio Marte.
