The Son
El Hijo
Synopsis
First work by the Dominican director Agliberto Meléndez (“Un Pasaje de Ida”). Based on a short story by Horacio Quiroga, it tells the story of a son who goes on a hunting trip and a father worried about his failure to return.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Agliberto Melendez
- Screenplay & Story
- Agliberto Melendez, Sara Rathe
- Original Title
- El Hijo
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Unidad Nacional de Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agliberto Melendez
Agliberto Melendez, Sara Rathe
Robert Coats, Richard Goodier
Agliberto Melendez
Department Leadership Roster
Agliberto Melendez
Director
Agliberto Melendez
Screenplay
Sara Rathe
Screenplay
Robert Coats
Director of Photography
Richard Goodier
Director of Photography
Agliberto Melendez
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Son.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Son about?
First work by the Dominican director Agliberto Meléndez (“Un Pasaje de Ida”). Based on a short story by Horacio Quiroga, it tells the story of a son who goes on a hunting trip and a father worried about his failure to return.
Who directed The Son?
The Son was directed by Agliberto Melendez.
Who stars in The Son?
The principal cast of The Son includes Julio Alvarado, Romulo Rivas, Mercedes Diaz, Ricardo Rivas, Danilo Taveras.
When was The Son released and how long is it?
The Son was released in 1979 with a total runtime of Unknown.