Roots (1954)

Cast

• Beatriz Flores - Martina (segment "Las vacas")
• Juan de la Cruz - Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
• Juan Cano - Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")
• Rafael Ramírez - The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")
• Conchita Montes - The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
• Eduardo Urruchua - The City Man (segment "Las vacas")
• Olimpia Alazraki - Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"
• Doctor González - Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")
• Juan Hernández - Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")
• Ángel Lara - The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")

Screenplay

• Carlos Velo
• Juan de la Cabada (Dialogue)
• Manuel Barbachano Ponce
• Fernando Espejo
• Francisco Rojas González (Story)

Keywords

mexico, based on novel or book, anthology, based on short story, indigenous cinema, native people

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roots about?

Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.

Who directed Roots?

Roots was directed by Benito Alazraki.

Who stars in Roots?

Roots stars Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes, Eduardo Urruchua.

How long is Roots?

Roots has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).

What genre is Roots?

Roots is a Drama film.

Where was Roots produced?

Roots was produced in Mexico.