What is the duration of Alambrista!?

The duration of Alambrista! is 96 mins.

What is the original language of Alambrista!?

The original language of Alambrista! is English.

Who directed Alambrista!?

Alambrista! was directed by Robert M. Young.

Alambrista! 1977

Q: Does Alambrista! have end credit scenes?

Alambrista! does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

96 mins

Language

English

After his first child is born, Roberto, a young Mexican man, crosses into the United States to find work that will support his family back home. Once there he discovers that long hours and hard labor are insufficient; lack of legal status, language barriers and exploitative conditions keep him trapped in a cycle of poverty and uncertainty.

Studio

Robert M. Young

Director

Does Alambrista! have end credit scenes?

No!

Alambrista! does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Edward James Olmos

1st Drunk

Ned Beatty

Anglo Coyote

Julius Harris

2nd Drunk

Jerry Hardin

Man in cafe

Trinidad Silva

Joe

Linda Gillen

Sharon

George Smith

Cook in Cafe

Domingo Ambriz

Roberto

Maurice Green

Truck Driver

Maria Guadalupe Chavez

Roberto's Mother

Ludevina Mendez Salazar

Roberto's Wife

Rafaela Cervantes de Gomez

Midwife

Feliz Cedano

Tomato Field Mayordomo

Edward Lopez

Contratista

Tom Tar

Strawberry Field Owner

Evelyn Chieko Saito

Strawberry Field Owner

Gabriel Segura

Strawberry Field Mayordomo

Paul Berrones

Berto

Dennis Harris

Sharon's Brother

Mark Herder

Cop in Cafe

Maria Elena Delgado

Woman in Post Office

J.D. Hurt

Revival Preacher

Salvador Martinez

Mexican Coyote

R.L. Dick Rautenberg

Junkyard Owner

Kent Rautenberg

Junkyard Owner

John Sandoval

Roberto's Father

Félix José Álvarez

Junkyard Cook

Alfred Alvernaz

Watermelon Field Crew Boss

Constantine Copulos

Highway Patrol Officer

J.C. Lamont

Border Officials

Virginia Bachicha

Thomas Coffman

Border Officials

Armandina Ramirez

Lily Álvarez

Pregnant Woman

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