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The Holy Innocents(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-04-04
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126 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
Overview:
In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Spain
Revenue: $3,149,062.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Ganesh Pictures
Televisión Española
Movie: The Holy Innocents
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alfredo Landa
Paco, El Bajo
Terele Pávez
Régula
Francisco Rabal
Azarías
Ágata Lys
Doña Pura
Agustín González
Don Pedro
Juan Diego
Señorito Iván
Mary Carrillo
Señora Marquesa
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