The Road of Life
El Camino de la Vida
Synopsis
The story focuses in on three young boys who, arrested by the authorities, await sentencing in Mexico City's Juvenile Court. One boy has killed his stepfather to protect his mother; the second boy has been goaded into blinding his chief tormentor; and the third resorts to stealing to support his family.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mario Humberto Jiménez Pons
Chinampina
Ignacio García Torres
Pedro
Rogelio 'Frijolitos' Jiménez Pons
Frijolito
Mario Navarro
Luis
Miguel Manzano
Pedro Romero
Rafael Estrada
Señor director
Enrique Lucero
Lic. José Gutiérrez
Roberto Meyer
Don Panchito
Antonio Brillas
Profesor Magaña
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
Don Nico
Inés Murillo
Mamá de Luis
Eufrosina García
Limosnera borrachita
Ismael Pérez 'Poncianito'
El zancudo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Corona Blake
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo Landeta, Matilde Landeta
- Original Score
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Original Title
- El Camino de la Vida
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Cinematografica Latino Americana S.A. (C.L.A.S.A.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Corona Blake
Eduardo Landeta, Matilde Landeta
Gustavo César Carrión
Carlos Savage
Ángel de la Fuente
Department Leadership Roster
Ángel de la Fuente
Producer
Carlos Savage
Editor
Alfonso Corona Blake
Director
Eduardo Landeta
Writer
Matilde Landeta
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Road of Life about?
The story focuses in on three young boys who, arrested by the authorities, await sentencing in Mexico City's Juvenile Court. One boy has killed his stepfather to protect his mother; the second boy has been goaded into blinding his chief tormentor; and the third resorts to stealing to support his family.
Who directed The Road of Life?
The Road of Life was directed by Alfonso Corona Blake.
Who stars in The Road of Life?
The principal cast of The Road of Life includes Mario Humberto Jiménez Pons, Ignacio García Torres, Rogelio 'Frijolitos' Jiménez Pons, Mario Navarro, Miguel Manzano.
When was The Road of Life released and how long is it?
The Road of Life was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Road of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Road of Life was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.