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The Holy Innocents (1984)

Movie ★ 7.8 107 min

Drama

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.

Mario Camus Director Mario Camus Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 4, 1984
Runtime
107 min
Box office
$3.1M
IMDb
tt0088040
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Language
Studio
Ganesh Pictures, , Televisión Española

Themes

Cast

Alfredo Landa Alfredo Landa Paco, El Bajo Terele Pávez Terele Pávez Régula Belén Ballesteros Nieves Juan Sachez Quirce Susana Sánchez La Niña Chica Francisco Rabal Francisco Rabal Azarías Ágata Lys Ágata Lys Doña Pura Agustín González Agustín González Don Pedro Juan Diego Juan Diego Señorito Iván Mary Carrillo Mary Carrillo Señora Marquesa José Guardiola José Guardiola Señorito de la Jara Manuel Zarzo Manuel Zarzo Don Manuel, el doctor Maribel Martín Maribel Martín Miriam José Albiach Liberto Rabal Liberto Rabal Carlos Alberto Francisco Torres Pepín Salvador Obispo José Manuel Sito

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Holy Innocents about?
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.
Who directed The Holy Innocents?
The Holy Innocents was directed by Mario Camus.
Who stars in The Holy Innocents?
The Holy Innocents stars Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez.
When was The Holy Innocents released?
The Holy Innocents is a 1984 drama film.
Where can I watch The Holy Innocents?
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