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The House of Water (1984): Cast

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The House of Water is a 1984 drama directed by Jacobo Penzo, starring Franklin Vírgüez as Cruz Elías Salmerón Acosta, Hilda Vera and Doris Wells. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The House of Water (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Jacobo Penzo
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House of Water About?

The premise of The House of Water without spoilers.

Set in 1920s Venezuela, director Jacobo Penzo’s political melodrama follows the fictional poet Cruz Elías León (Franklin Virguéz) as he abandons a promising social and political career to return to his family’s isolated fishing village. Determined to confront the country’s despotic military dictator, León sacrifices personal ambition for a grassroots fight against tyranny.

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Cast & crew

The House of Water Cast & Characters

Franklin Vírgüez leads the cast as Cruz Elías Salmerón Acosta, with Hilda Vera as La madre and Doris Wells as Asunción. Directed by Jacobo Penzo; 4 actors are credited in all.

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The House of Water FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The House of Water?

The House of Water runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The House of Water released?

The House of Water was released on May 16, 1984.

Who directed The House of Water?

The House of Water was directed by Jacobo Penzo.

Who is in the cast of The House of Water?

The House of Water stars Franklin Vírgüez as Cruz Elías Salmerón Acosta, Hilda Vera as La madre and Doris Wells as Asunción, among 4 credited actors.

Does The House of Water have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The House of Water in?

The original language of The House of Water is Spanish.

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