The Book of Stone
El libro de piedra
“A legend from 7 centuries ago...”
Synopsis
Julia, a governess, comes to work for a bourgeois family that lives in a forested property they have recently bought. Julia is to take care of a little girl named Silvia, whose unusual demeanor may find its roots in the family garden.
Top Cast
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Marga López
Julia Septien
Joaquín Cordero
Eugenio Ruvalcaba
Norma Lazareno
Mariana
Aldo Monti
Carlos
Lucy Buj
Silvia
Rafael Llamas
Profesor Esquivias
Ada Carrasco
Paulina "Sirvienta"
Lilia Castillo
Herminia
Manuel Dondé
Bruno
Jorge Mateos
Dr. Molina
Miguel Gómez Checa
Teniente de Policia (Police Lt.)
Eduardo MacGregor
Fabian
Jorge Pablo Carrillo
Hugo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Enrique Taboada
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Enrique Taboada
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- El libro de piedra
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Producciones AGSA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Raúl Lavista
Ignacio Torres
Carlos Savage
Adolfo Grovas
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Director
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Writer
Carlos Enrique Taboada
Screenplay
Carlos Savage
Editor
Adolfo Grovas
Producer
Ignacio Torres
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Stone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Book of Stone about?
Julia, a governess, comes to work for a bourgeois family that lives in a forested property they have recently bought. Julia is to take care of a little girl named Silvia, whose unusual demeanor may find its roots in the family garden.
Who directed The Book of Stone?
The Book of Stone was directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada.
Who stars in The Book of Stone?
The principal cast of The Book of Stone includes Marga López, Joaquín Cordero, Norma Lazareno, Aldo Monti, Lucy Buj.
When was The Book of Stone released and how long is it?
The Book of Stone was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Book of Stone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Book of Stone was composed by Raúl Lavista.