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14 July 1995 (USA)
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Gallo Morales is the proud patriach returning home after a seven-year stint for manslaughter. Seeking...
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Edward James Olmos once again carries a film
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Edward James Olmos | ... | Gallo Morales |
 | Sarah Lassez | ... | Angela Estelle Morales |
 | Sonia Braga | ... | Juana Morales |
 | Maria Conchita Alonso | ... | Chata |
 | Danny Nucci | ... | Hector Morales |
| Valente Rodriguez | ... | Adan |
 | Mark Dacascos | ... | Filipino's Son |
| L. Ignacio Gameros | ... | Priest |
| Arin Pasquel Real | ... | 10 Year Old Hector |
| Grace Keagy | ... | Ms. Arganda |
| James Robert Lee | ... | Filipino Father |
| Frank Soto | ... | Abuelo |
| William Warren | ... | Filipino's Friend |
| Maud Winchester | ... | Waitress |
| Luisa Leschin | ... | (voice) |
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Rated R for some disturbing images of violence and sexuality.
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110 min
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In an odd sense, this film was more about the destitute condition of family than the social significance of father-son relationships. An allegory to say the least, this proves to be one of those films which felt dark and compelling, but possessed some rather unsettling nuances within the script. Roosters didn't try to hide the meaning of the champion rooster, but the meaning behind the bird proved to be quite genius. Instead of the typical separation of differences between a father and a son, the rooster filled the gap quite nicely.
While this isn't Edward James Olmos' best film, it proved to be one of the more confined and unusual pieces of work in his prestigious career. Up until this point, he had always been a good guy. But like his turn in American Me and this film, Olmos proved he could convey guile and remorselessness as well. I also give kudos to Sarah Lassez as the mentally handicapped Angela. While she was somewhat annoying in the early parts of the film, her role was a nice juxtaposition to the family's main conflict in the later stages of the film.