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...and the Earth Did Not Swallow Him

Original title: ...And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him
  • 1994
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
160
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...and the Earth Did Not Swallow Him (1994)
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Marcos is a lad in Texas, the second son of a migrant farmworker family, his brother is missing in the Korean war. We travel with the family into Minnesota, following the crops. The housing ... Read allMarcos is a lad in Texas, the second son of a migrant farmworker family, his brother is missing in the Korean war. We travel with the family into Minnesota, following the crops. The housing is awful, sometimes the boss furnishes no water as the hands labor, and TB goes untreated.... Read allMarcos is a lad in Texas, the second son of a migrant farmworker family, his brother is missing in the Korean war. We travel with the family into Minnesota, following the crops. The housing is awful, sometimes the boss furnishes no water as the hands labor, and TB goes untreated. In good times the pay is $15 a day for adults, half that for children. For a few sordid w... Read all

  • Director
    • Severo Perez
  • Writers
    • Tomás Rivera
    • Severo Perez
  • Stars
    • Jose Alcala
    • Rose Portillo
    • Art Bonilla
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    160
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Severo Perez
    • Writers
      • Tomás Rivera
      • Severo Perez
    • Stars
      • Jose Alcala
      • Rose Portillo
      • Art Bonilla
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Jose Alcala
    • Marcos
    Rose Portillo
    • Florentina
    Art Bonilla
    Art Bonilla
    • Lalo
    Marco Rodríguez
    Marco Rodríguez
    • Joaquin
    Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros
    • Doña Rosa
    Daniel Valdez
    Daniel Valdez
    • Bartolo
    Evelyn Guerrero
    • Lupita
    Sam Vlahos
    Sam Vlahos
    • Don Cleto
    Sal Lopez
    Sal Lopez
    • El Mohado
    Miguel Rodríguez
    • Narrator
    Francisco Aragon
    Francisco Aragon
    • Julian
    • (as Frank Aragon)
    James Jude Courtney
    James Jude Courtney
    • Carpenter
    Gregory Gifford Giles
    Gregory Gifford Giles
    • Father Josef
    • (as Gregory Giles)
    Sara Harris
    • Nun
    Halbert Hernandez
    Halbert Hernandez
      Jeremy Howard
      Jeremy Howard
      • Bucktooth Kid
      Richard Keats
      Richard Keats
      • School Principal
      Jeffrey Licon
      Jeffrey Licon
      • Director
        • Severo Perez
      • Writers
        • Tomás Rivera
        • Severo Perez
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      10/10
      A very real and moving story of the lives of migrant workers of the 1950's
      I was very moved by the young life experiences of a man who rose so high in the academic world. A hard life surrounded by the love of a close family and extended family of companion workers created a person able to succeed in the world. For the most part the Hispanic culture is shown as I have always observed and admired - hardworking, optimistic, and truly family oriented. The points of religious superstition were quite authentic to the Catholic church. Without a doubt,the actress who played the mother deserves an Academy Award. Her prayers for her missing son moved me to tears. I will recommend this stunningly thoughtful film to my friends and family.
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      • Jul 25, 2006

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      • Release date
        • May 5, 1995 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • English
        • Spanish
      • Also known as
        • ...y no se lo tragó la tierra
      • Filming locations
        • Minnesota, USA
      • Production companies
        • American Playhouse
        • KPBS
        • Kino International
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        1 hour 39 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Stereo

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