Espaldas mojadas

Espaldas mojadas

1955 · 116 min · ★ 6.8 · Crime, Drama

Mexican worker Rafael Améndola runs from the police and cross the Mexican-American border, helped by Frank Mendoza, a partner of an American called Mr. Sterling, who gives work to illegal migrants. Once in the United States, Rafael does not adapt to his new life. English translation of title is “Wet Backs”.

Directed by Alejandro Galindo · Written by Alejandro Galindo

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