Roots
Raíces
Synopsis
Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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RAICES Pelicula Mexicana 1 / 9
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Beatriz Flores
Martina (segment "Las vacas")
Juan de la Cruz
Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
Juan Cano
Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")
Rafael Ramírez
The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")
Conchita Montes
The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
Eduardo Urruchua
The City Man (segment "Las vacas")
Olimpia Alazraki
Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"
Doctor González
Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Juan Hernández
Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Ángel Lara
The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Miguel Ángel Negrón
Angel, The One-Eyed Kid (segment "El tuerto")
Antonia Hernández
The Mother (segment "El Tuerto")
Mario Herrera
The Mother's Friend (segment "El tuerto")
Alicia del Lago
Xanath (segment "La potranca")
Carlos Robles Gil
Eric (segment "La potranca")
Teódalo González
Teódulo (segment "La potranca")
Laura Holt
Vivian (segment "La potranca")
Fernando Marcos
Narrator (prologue)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benito Alazraki
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Velo, Juan de la Cabada, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Fernando Espejo, Francisco Rojas González, José Miguel García Ascot, María Elena Lazo, Benito Alazraki
- Original Title
- Raíces
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Teleproducciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benito Alazraki
Carlos Velo, Juan de la Cabada, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Fernando Espejo, Francisco Rojas González, José Miguel García Ascot, María Elena Lazo, Benito Alazraki
Department Leadership Roster
Benito Alazraki
Director
Carlos Velo
Writer
Manuel Barbachano Ponce
Writer
Fernando Espejo
Writer
José Miguel García Ascot
Writer
María Elena Lazo
Writer
Benito Alazraki
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
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What is Roots about?
Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Benito Alazraki.
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.