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The House of the Pelican (1978): Cast

The House of the Pelican (1978) movie poster

The House of the Pelican is a 1978 drama thriller directed by Sergio Véjar, starring Carlos Agostí as Margarita's uncle, Isabela Corona and Jacqueline Andere. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The House of the Pelican (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Sergio Véjar
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House of the Pelican About?

The premise of The House of the Pelican without spoilers.

A dedicated elementary‑school teacher attempts to piece her shattered life back together after giving birth to a son conceived through rape in a distant city. While the boy yearns for a normal childhood, his mother’s overprotective devotion turns into harmful isolation, leading to tragic consequences that jeopardize both their futures.

The House of the Pelican Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • female frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • male nudity
  • pubic hair
  • bare chested male
  • male rear nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • male pubic hair
  • male full frontal nudity
  • murder
  • repression
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  • domineering mother
  • trauma
  • sacrifice
  • teacher
  • melodrama
  • rape
  • single mother
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The House of the Pelican Cast & Characters

Carlos Agostí leads the cast as Margarita's uncle, with Isabela Corona as Mrs. Clementina and Jacqueline Andere as Margarita Ramírez. Directed by Sergio Véjar; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sergio Véjar

More films directed by Sergio Véjar: El ganador, Un sábado más, Street Wise and Mamá, soy Paquito.

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Cars

Cars in The House of the Pelican

7 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet unknown and the 1974 Datsun 710.

All 7 cars
  • 1970 Chevrolet unknown in The House of the Pelican 1970 Chevrolet unknown Minor role
  • 1974 Datsun 710 in The House of the Pelican 1974 Datsun 710 Minor role
  • 1971 Dodge Tradesman in The House of the Pelican 1971 Dodge Tradesman Minor role
  • 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in The House of the Pelican 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Background role

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The House of the Pelican FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The House of the Pelican?

The House of the Pelican runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The House of the Pelican released?

The House of the Pelican was released on November 23, 1978.

Who directed The House of the Pelican?

The House of the Pelican was directed by Sergio Véjar.

More films by Sergio Véjar

Who is in the cast of The House of the Pelican?

The House of the Pelican stars Carlos Agostí as Margarita's uncle, Isabela Corona as Mrs. Clementina and Jacqueline Andere as Margarita Ramírez, among 11 credited actors.

Does The House of the Pelican have a post-credit scene?

No. The House of the Pelican has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The House of the Pelican in?

The original language of The House of the Pelican is Spanish.

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