Las Poquianchis (1977)
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This social-themed drama is set in 1950's Mexico, where three sisters known as the "Poquianchis" run a prostitution ring protected by the municpal and state authorities. In 1964, the discovery of several young people who had been assassinated and buried on the sisters' order led to a scrutiny surrounding the corruption involved in the controversial Mexican justice system. Las Poquianchis is directed by Felipe Cazals.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Diana Bracho, Jorge Martinez de Hoyos, (more)
- Director(s):
- Felipe Cazals
- Format(s):
- DVD, (View All Versions)
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Synopsis of Las Poquianchis
This social-themed drama is set in 1950's Mexico, where three sisters known as the "Poquianchis" run a prostitution ring protected by the municpal and state authorities. In 1964, the discovery of several young people who had been assassinated and buried on the sisters' order led to a scrutiny surrounding the corruption involved in the controversial Mexican justice system. Las Poquianchis is directed by Felipe Cazals. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of Las Poquianchis
- Director(s):
- Felipe Cazals
- Writer(s):
- Xavier Robles, Tomas Perez Turrent
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