Movie: Roots of Blood

Top 8 Billed Cast

Richard Yniguez
Richard Yniguez

Carlos Rivera

Enrique Muñoz
Enrique Muñoz

Adolfo

Pepe Serna
Pepe Serna

Juan

Adriana Rojo
Adriana Rojo

Rosa

Roger Cudney
Roger Cudney

Factory foreman

Malena Doria
Malena Doria

Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Ernesto Gómez Cruz

León Singer
León Singer

Rogelio

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    A deadly riot breaks out after unfair labor practices at a garment factory raises tensions between Mexican and Chicano workers.

  • Release Date

    1979-05-30

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

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