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Roots

Roots

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Raíces
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1954-09-01
  • Runtime: 103 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (19 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Teleproducciones
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1407
  • Languages: Spanish

Cast & Crew

Beatriz Flores

Beatriz Flores

as Martina (segment "Las vacas")

Juan de la Cruz

Juan de la Cruz

as Esteban (segment "Las vacas")

Juan Cano

Juan Cano

as Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")

Rafael Ramírez

Rafael Ramírez

as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")

Conchita Montes

Conchita Montes

as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")

Eduardo Urruchua

Eduardo Urruchua

as The City Man (segment "Las vacas")

Olimpia Alazraki

Olimpia Alazraki

as Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"

Doctor González

Doctor González

as Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")

Juan Hernández

Juan Hernández

as Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")

Ángel Lara

Ángel Lara

as The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

RAICES Pelicula Mexicana 1 / 9

External Links

Keywords

mexicobased on novel or bookanthologybased on short storyindigenous cinemanative people

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roots?

Roots is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1954-09-01.

Who are the main actors in Roots?

The main cast includes Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes, .

Where can I watch Roots online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Roots is available.

Is Roots based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Roots?

Roots has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 19 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Roots?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Roots?

The soundtrack was composed by Teleproducciones. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Roots filmed?

Roots was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Roots?

The total runtime of Roots is 103 minutes.

Is Roots suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Roots?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Roots.

Does Roots have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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