The Book of Stone

The Book of Stone

The Book of Stone

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The Book of Stone

"A legend from 7 centuries ago..."

1969

1h 40m

7.7(84 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

Julia, a governess, comes to work for a bourgeois family that lives in a forested property they have recently bought. Julia is to take care of a little girl named Silvia, whose unusual demeanor may find its roots in the family garden.

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13 members

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Marga López

Julia Septien

Marga López

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Joaquín Cordero

Eugenio Ruvalcaba

Joaquín Cordero

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Norma Lazareno

Mariana

Norma Lazareno

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Aldo Monti

Carlos

Aldo Monti

Acting

Lucy Buj

Silvia

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Rafael Llamas

Profesor Esquivias

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Ada Carrasco

Paulina "Sirvienta"

Ada Carrasco

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Lilia Castillo

Herminia

Lilia Castillo

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Manuel Dondé

Bruno

Manuel Dondé

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Jorge Mateos

Dr. Molina

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Miguel Gómez Checa

Teniente de Policia (Police Lt.)

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Eduardo MacGregor

Fabian

Eduardo MacGregor

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Jorge Pablo Carrillo

Hugo

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