My Son, the Hero
1961 · 97 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Western
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.
Directed by Ismael Rodríguez · Written by Ricardo Garibay
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Antonio Aguilar Reynaldo del Hierro -
Julio Alemán Martín del Hierro -
Columba Domínguez The Widow -
Patricia Conde Jacinta Cárdenas -
David Reynoso Manuel Cárdenas -
Luis Aragón Chinito -
Dolores Camarillo Handmaid -
Pancho Córdova Hiring Man -
Pascual García Peña Manuel's Coachman -
Eleazar García Martín's Gofer -
Tito Novaro Quarreling Man - S Sadi Dupeyrón Young Reynaldo
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