Roots
Original title: Raíces
7.3/ 10IMDb7.423
19541h 43m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- BBeatriz Flores
- JJuan de la Cruz
- JJuan Cano
- RRafael Ramírez
- CConchita Montes
- EEduardo Urruchua
- OOlimpia Alazraki
- DDoctor González
- JJuan Hernández
- ÁÁngel Lara
Crew
- Director
- Benito Alazraki
- Writers
- Benito Alazraki, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Juan de la Cabada, Carlos Velo, Francisco Rojas González
- Production
- Teleproducciones
Frequently asked questions
What is Roots rated?
Roots has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 23 votes.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Benito Alazraki.
When was Roots released?
Roots was released in 1954.
