The Holy Innocents
1984 · 107 min · ★ 7.8 · 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.
Directed by Mario Camus · Written by Mario Camus
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Alfredo Landa Paco, El Bajo -
Terele Pávez Régula - B Belén Ballesteros Nieves
- J Juan Sachez Quirce
- S Susana Sánchez La Niña Chica
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Francisco Rabal Azarías -
Ágata Lys Doña Pura -
Agustín González Don Pedro -
Juan Diego Señorito Iván -
Mary Carrillo Señora Marquesa -
José Guardiola Señorito de la Jara -
Manuel Zarzo Don Manuel, el doctor
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