
El indio(1938)
Social-justice movie about exploitation of Indians by white people in pre-Revolution Mexico.
Movie: El indio

El indio
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Social-justice movie about exploitation of Indians by white people in pre-Revolution Mexico.
Release Date
1938-05-05
Average
4.4
Rating:
2.2 startsTagline
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Languages:
Español
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