My Son, the Hero
Seen it?1961 | 97 min | Drama, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved True Grit, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Northern Mexico, early 20th century. Reynaldo del Hierro is murdered while riding with his sons Reynaldo and Martín, whose mother instills in them the need for revenge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ismael Rodríguez
- Antonio AguilarReynaldo del Hierro
- Julio AlemánMartín del Hierro
- Columba DomínguezThe Widow
- Patricia CondeJacinta Cárdenas
- David ReynosoManuel Cárdenas
- Luis AragónChinito
- Dolores CamarilloHandmaid
- Pancho CórdovaHiring Man
- Pascual García PeñaManuel's Coachman
- Eleazar GarcíaMartín's Gofer