The Grandfather
El abuelo
“Love or honor? How can one choose?”
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.
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Fernando Fernán Gómez
Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad
Rafael Alonso
Don Pío Coronado
Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
Doña Lucrecia Richmond
Agustín González
Senén Corchado
Cristina Cruz
Dolly
Alicia Rozas
Nelly
Fernando Guillén
Alcalde de Jerusa
Francisco Piquer
Prior de Zaratay
María Massip
Gregoria
José Caride
Venancio
Francisco Algora
Don Carmelo
Juan Calot
Don Salvador, médico
José Luis Merino
Camarero casino
Antonio Valero
Don Jaime, ministro
Félix Acaso
Don Pío Coronado (voice) (uncredited)
Julio Gavilanes
(uncredited)
Emma Cohen
Vicenta, la alcaldesa
Concha Gómez Conde
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Luis Garci
- Screenplay & Story
- Horacio Valcárcel, José Luis Garci, Benito Pérez Galdós
- Original Score
- Manuel Balboa
- Original Title
- El abuelo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Luis Garci
Horacio Valcárcel, José Luis Garci, Benito Pérez Galdós
Manuel Balboa
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Miguel González Sinde
José Luis Garci, Luis María Delgado
Department Leadership Roster
Horacio Valcárcel
Writer
Manuel Balboa
Original Music Composer
Miguel González Sinde
Editor
José Luis Garci
Director
José Luis Garci
Writer
Gumersindo Andrés
Costume Design
José Luis Garci
Producer
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Director of Photography
Julián Mateos
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grandfather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grandfather about?
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.
Who directed The Grandfather?
The Grandfather was directed by José Luis Garci.
Who stars in The Grandfather?
The principal cast of The Grandfather includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Agustín González, Cristina Cruz.
When was The Grandfather released and how long is it?
The Grandfather was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
How much did The Grandfather make at the box office?
The Grandfather grossed $4.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Grandfather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grandfather was composed by Manuel Balboa.
Is The Grandfather based on a book or true story?
The Grandfather is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benito Pérez Galdós".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grandfather?
The Grandfather holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).