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Roots (1954)

7.4audience score
24 votes on TMDB
Released September 1, 1954Runtime 1h 43mDirector Benito Alazraki

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.

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Cast of Roots

Juan de la Cruz

Juan de la Cruz

Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
Conchita Montes

Conchita Montes

The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
Carlos Robles Gil

Carlos Robles Gil

Eric (segment "La potranca")

About Roots

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Who stars in Roots?

Roots stars Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes.

Who directed Roots?

Roots was directed by Benito Alazraki.

How long is Roots?

Roots has a runtime of 1h 43m.

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 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.