Popi (1969)
Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.
Abraham is a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys. He is becoming very worried about them living in their run down 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.
Director: Arthur Hiller
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: May 27, 1969
Cast
- Alan Arkin - Abraham
- Rita Moreno - Lupe
- Reuben Figueroa - Luis
- Miguel Alejandro - Junior
- Arny Freeman - Diaz
- Joan Tompkins - Miss Musto
- Anthony Holland - Pickett
- Louis Zorich - Penebaz
- Antonia Rey - Mrs. Cruz
- Victor Junquera - Man from Novitas
Screenplay
Music: Dominic Frontiere
Cinematography: Andrew Laszlo
Production: Herbert B. Leonard Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories, The Life Struggle of a Single Father
Keywords
parent child relationship, single father, hispanic
More Films by Director: Arthur Hiller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Popi about?
- Abraham is a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys. He is becoming very worried about them living in their run down 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.
- Who directed Popi?
- Popi was directed by Arthur Hiller.
- Who stars in Popi?
- Popi stars Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro, Arny Freeman, Joan Tompkins.
- How long is Popi?
- Popi has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Popi?
- Popi is a Comedy, Drama, Family film.
- Where was Popi produced?
- Popi was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Popi?
- The themes of Popi include: Touching Family Stories, The Life Struggle of a Single Father.