The Children of Sanchez
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | United States of America, Mexico |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Hall Bartlett |
| Runtime | 126 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (7 votes) |
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The Children of Sanchez has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.1/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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