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The Boy and the Fog (1953): Cast

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The Boy and the Fog is a 1953 mystery drama directed by Roberto Gavaldón, starring Dolores del Río as Marta, Eduardo Noriega and Carlos Riquelme. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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The Boy and the Fog (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Genres
Drama , Mystery
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy and the Fog About?

The premise of The Boy and the Fog without spoilers.

Marta is obsessed with protecting her son from the genetic predisposition to schizophrenia that she has hidden from her husband.

The Boy and the Fog Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • pyromania
  • sleepwalking
  • manipulation
  • suicide
  • unhappy marriage
  • asylum
  • oil worker
  • fear of insanity
  • over possessive mother
  • insanity
  • secret past
  • melodrama
+1 more
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Boy and the Fog Cast & Characters

Dolores del Río leads the cast as Marta, with Eduardo Noriega as Mauricio de la Torre and Carlos Riquelme as Profesor. Directed by Roberto Gavaldón; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Roberto Gavaldón

More films directed by Roberto Gavaldón: Cuando tejen las arañas, The Fungi Man, Don Quijote cabalga de nuevo and Doña Macabra.

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The Boy and the Fog Also Known As

Also known as “L'enfant et le brouillard”.

Also known as
  • L'enfant et le brouillard

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The Boy and the Fog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Boy and the Fog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy and the Fog?

The Boy and the Fog runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was The Boy and the Fog released?

The Boy and the Fog was released on December 24, 1953.

Who directed The Boy and the Fog?

The Boy and the Fog was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.

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Who is in the cast of The Boy and the Fog?

The Boy and the Fog stars Dolores del Río as Marta, Eduardo Noriega as Mauricio de la Torre and Carlos Riquelme as Profesor, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Boy and the Fog have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy and the Fog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Boy and the Fog in?

The original language of The Boy and the Fog is Spanish.

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