Roots
Originally released in 1954. Roots is a drama film. directed by Benito Alazraki.
Starring Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, and Juan Cano
Synopsis
Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (19 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Beatriz Flores
as Martina (segment "Las vacas")
Juan de la Cruz
as Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
Juan Cano
as Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")
Rafael Ramírez
as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")
Conchita Montes
as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
Eduardo Urruchua
as The City Man (segment "Las vacas")
Olimpia Alazraki
as Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"
Doctor González
as Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Juan Hernández
as Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Ángel Lara
as The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Teleproducciones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roots about?
Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and ...
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Benito Alazraki.
How long is Roots?
Roots has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on September 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roots?
The main cast of Roots includes Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes.