A Puerto Rican widower concocts an extraordinary plan for making a better life for his two motherless sons.
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- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Alan Arkin | ... |
Abraham
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| Rita Moreno | ... |
Lupe
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| Reuben Figueroa | ... |
Luis
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Miguel Alejandro | ... |
Junior
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Arny Freeman | ... |
Diaz
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| Joan Tompkins | ... |
Miss Musto
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| Anthony Holland | ... |
Pickett
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| Louis Zorich | ... |
Penebaz
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| Antonia Rey | ... |
Mrs. Cruz
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Victor Junquera | ... |
Man From Novitas
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Arnold Soboloff | ... |
Dr. Perle
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Barbara Dana | ... |
Receptionist
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Zulema Atala | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Roberto Christian | ... |
Teenager (uncredited)
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Jomar Cidoni | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Anita Dangler | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| René Enríquez | ... |
Host of Cuba Libre Ceremony (uncredited)
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| Richard Hamilton | ... |
NY Times Reporter (uncredited)
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| John Harkins | ... |
Harmon (uncredited)
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| Judith Lowry | ... |
Elderly Hospital Patient (uncredited)
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| Gary Morgan | ... |
Gang Leader (uncredited)
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Esmeralda Santiago | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Gladys Velez | ... |
Silvia (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Arthur Hiller | ||
Written by
| Tina Pine | ... | (written by) and |
| Lester Pine | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Herbert B. Leonard | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dominic Frontiere | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrew Laszlo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Anthony Ciccolini | ... | (as Anthony 'Chic' Ciccolini) |
Editorial Department
| Marquis Shelton | ... | first assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Robert Gundlach | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sol Stern | ||
Costume Design by
| Albert Wolsky | ||
Makeup Department
| William A. Farley | ... | hair stylist |
| Mike Maggi | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ed Forsyth | ... | post-production supervisor (as Edward Forsyth) |
| Stanley Neufeld | ... | in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter R. Scoppa | ... | assistant director (as Peter Scoppa) |
| Allan Wertheim | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Kenneth Fitzpatrick | ... | props (as Ken Fitzpatrick) |
Sound Department
| Newton Avrutis | ... | sound (as Newt Avrutis) |
| Fred J. Brown | ... | sound effects editor (as Fred Brown) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ross Lowell | ... | photographer: Florida |
| Willie Meyerhoff | ... | gaffer |
| Warren Rothenberger | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Ward | ... | grip (as Bob Ward) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bryce Sevier | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Belle Halpern | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Donald Buka | ... | dialogue coach |
| Adeline Leonard Seakwood | ... | production coordinator (as Adeline Leonard) |
| Herbert B. Leonard | ... | presenter |
Thanks
| John V. Lindsay | ... | thanks (as Mayor John V. Lindsay) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1969) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1969) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1969) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1970) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1970) (Italy) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1977) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- WGN (1986) (United States) (tv)
- Wood Knapp Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Film Opticals (optical effects)
Other Companies
- F. Hillsberg (title design)
- Marion Dougherty Associates (casting)
- New York City Hilton Hotel (photographed by the courtesy of: banquet scenes)
- Producers' Sound Service (sound mixing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Abraham, a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys, is becoming very worried about them living in their rundown neighborhood when one day he notices that Cubans who escape are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He thinks up a plot to have his sons washed ashore as Cuban immigrants who will be adopted by rich Anglos.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | Popi had a dream and the only way he could make it come true was to put his two boys in a rowboat and set them adrift in the ocean. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The receptionist in the hospital is portrayed by Alan Arkin's then wife, Barbara Dana. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Popi (1975). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Popi See more » |
| Quotes |
Abraham:
You know, when you're not working, it's terrible. And when you're working? It's terrible. See more » |