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The Children of Sanchez  (1978)

The Children of Sanchez
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
126 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
The Children of Sanchez

Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the novel The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide


The Children of Sanchez Trivia

Who played Jesus Sanchez in the movie The Children of Sanchez?
Anthony Quinn played Jesus Sanchez in the movie The Children of Sanchez

Who played Consuelo in the movie The Children of Sanchez?
Lupita Ferrer played Consuelo in the movie The Children of Sanchez

Who played Grandma in the movie The Children of Sanchez?
Dolores DelRio played Grandma in the movie The Children of Sanchez

Who played Roberto in the movie The Children of Sanchez?
Stathis Giallelis played Roberto in the movie The Children of Sanchez

Who played Marta Sanchez in the movie The Children of Sanchez?
Lucia Mendez played Marta Sanchez in the movie The Children of Sanchez

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