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Cast
Antonio Aguilar
as Reynaldo del Hierro
Julio Alemán
as Martín del Hierro
Columba Domínguez
as The Widow
Patricia Conde
as Jacinta Cárdenas
David Reynoso
as Manuel Cárdenas
Luis Aragón
as Chinito
Dolores Camarillo
as Handmaid
Pancho Córdova
as Hiring Man
Pascual García Peña
as Manuel's Coachman
Eleazar García
as Martín's Gofer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1961
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Western
Votes19
DirectorIsmael Rodríguez
WritersRicardo Garibay
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Son, the Hero
About My Son, the Hero
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, My Son, the Hero leans on a strong ensemble — Antonio Aguilar, Julio Alemán, Columba Domínguez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1961.
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