Alambrista! (1977)
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Robert M. Young, who has made a cottage industry of "small" atmospheric films, made his directorial debut in 1977's Alambrista!. Domingo Ambriz plays a young Mexican man who crosses illegally into the U.S. The birth of an additional child convinces him that they need more than he can earn on his small farm. Each employment opportunity ultimately evolves into a heartbreak thanks to the exploitative practices of Ambriz's American employers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Domingo Ambriz, Trinidad Silva, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert M. Young
Synopsis of Alambrista!
Robert M. Young, who has made a cottage industry of "small" atmospheric films, made his directorial debut in 1977's Alambrista!. Domingo Ambriz plays a young Mexican man who crosses illegally into the U.S. The birth of an additional child convinces him that they need more than he can earn on his small farm. Each employment opportunity ultimately evolves into a heartbreak thanks to the exploitative practices of Ambriz's American employers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Alambrista!
- Domingo Ambriz - Roberto
- Linda Gillin - Sharon
- George Smith - Cook
- Edward James Olmos
- Trinidad Silva - Joe
- Ned Beatty - Anglo Coyote
- Julius Harris - Drunk
- Director(s):
- Robert M. Young
- Writer(s):
- Robert M. Young
- Producer(s):
- Michael Hausman, David Streit, Irwin W. Young
- 1978 - Cannes Film Festival - Camera d'Or
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