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The Sheriff’s Strange Son (1986): Cast

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The Sheriff’s Strange Son is a 1986 western horror film directed by Fernando Durán Rojas, starring Eric del Castillo as Sheriff Frederic Jackson, Roberto Cañedo and Mario Almada. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Sheriff’s Strange Son (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Western , Fantasy , Horror
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sheriff’s Strange Son About?

The premise of The Sheriff’s Strange Son without spoilers.

In a small western town, a father forces a doctor to perform a risky surgery to separate his conjoined twin sons. The operation claims one child's life, yet years later the surviving brother exhibits a second personality that appears to be his deceased sibling.

The Sheriff’s Strange Son Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • twins
  • evil child
  • possession
  • evil twin
  • demonic possession
  • exorcism
  • earthquake
  • red eyes
  • horror western
  • ghost
  • telekinesis
  • spaghetti western
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Cast & crew

The Sheriff’s Strange Son Cast & Characters

Eric del Castillo leads the cast as Sheriff Frederic Jackson, with Roberto Cañedo as Judge and Mario Almada as Doctor Jack Miller. Directed by Fernando Durán Rojas; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fernando Durán Rojas

More films directed by Fernando Durán Rojas: Night Killer and Hot Snake.

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The Sheriff’s Strange Son Also Known As

Also known as “El Extraño Hijo del Sheriff”.

Also known as
  • El Extraño Hijo del Sheriff

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The Sheriff’s Strange Son FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Sheriff’s Strange Son, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sheriff’s Strange Son?

The Sheriff’s Strange Son runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Sheriff’s Strange Son released?

The Sheriff’s Strange Son was released on June 5, 1986.

Who directed The Sheriff’s Strange Son?

The Sheriff’s Strange Son was directed by Fernando Durán Rojas.

More films by Fernando Durán Rojas

Who is in the cast of The Sheriff’s Strange Son?

The Sheriff’s Strange Son stars Eric del Castillo as Sheriff Frederic Jackson, Roberto Cañedo as Judge and Mario Almada as Doctor Jack Miller, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Sheriff’s Strange Son have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sheriff’s Strange Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Sheriff’s Strange Son in?

The original language of The Sheriff’s Strange Son is Spanish.

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