The Children of Sanchez
“Its Power and Passion Will Touch All Our Hearts - Because We Are All the Children of Sanchez”
Synopsis
Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the tome The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score.
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Anthony Quinn & Lupita Ferrer in "The Children Of Sanchez"
Type: Clip • Published 2017-10-27
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Jesús Sánchez
Dolores del Río
Grandma Paquita
Lupita Ferrer
Consuelo Sánchez
Katy Jurado
Chata
Stathis Giallelis
Roberto Sánchez
Lucía Méndez
Martha Sánchez
Duncan Quinn
Manuel Sánchez
Héctor Bonilla
Mario
Patricia Aspíllaga
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
José Carlos Ruiz
Helena Rojo
Rebeca Silva
René Cardona
Domingo Ambriz
Enrique Lucero
Beatriz Marín
José Chávez
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hall Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Hall Bartlett, Oscar Lewis, Cesare Zavattini
- Original Score
- Chuck Mangione
- Original Title
- The Children of Sanchez
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Carmel Enterprises, Hall Bartlett Productions, Conacine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hall Bartlett
Hall Bartlett, Oscar Lewis, Cesare Zavattini
Chuck Mangione
Gabriel Figueroa
Marshall M. Borden
Hall Bartlett
Department Leadership Roster
Hall Bartlett
Director
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Chuck Mangione
Original Music Composer
Marshall M. Borden
Editor
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Hall Bartlett
Writer
Hall Bartlett
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Cesare Zavattini
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children of Sanchez
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Children of Sanchez about?
Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the tome The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score.
Who directed The Children of Sanchez?
The Children of Sanchez was directed by Hall Bartlett.
Who stars in The Children of Sanchez?
The principal cast of The Children of Sanchez includes Anthony Quinn, Dolores del Río, Lupita Ferrer, Katy Jurado, Stathis Giallelis.
When was The Children of Sanchez released and how long is it?
The Children of Sanchez was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children of Sanchez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children of Sanchez was composed by Chuck Mangione.
Is The Children of Sanchez based on a book or true story?
The Children of Sanchez is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Lewis".