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Chulas Fronteras (1976): Cast & Box Office

Chulas Fronteras (1976) movie poster

Chulas Fronteras is a 1976 music documentary directed by Les Blank, starring Lydia Mendoza and Flaco Jiménez. It runs 58 minutes and earned $5,021 worldwide.

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Chulas Fronteras (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Les Blank
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chulas Fronteras About?

The premise of Chulas Fronteras without spoilers.

A thoughtful documentary explores the Chicano experience through the lives and music of celebrated Norteño artists from the Texas‑Mexican border, featuring legends such as Flaco Jimenez and Lydia Mendoza. The release also offers the bonus feature Del Mero Corazón.

Chulas Fronteras Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • national film registry
  • tejano
  • ethnic music
  • mexican american
  • independent film
  • mexican american history
  • latino history
  • singer
  • musician
  • mexican music
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Cast & crew

Chulas Fronteras Cast

Lydia Mendoza leads the cast, with Flaco Jiménez. Directed by Les Blank.

From the director

More from Les Blank

More films directed by Les Blank, best-rated first: How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy, All In This Tea, Lagniappe and The Maestro Rides Again.

Full filmography
Box office

Chulas Fronteras Box Office

Chulas Fronteras grossed $5,021 worldwide.

1976 box office

Worldwide gross

$5K

US & Canada
$5K
Videos

Chulas Fronteras Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Chulas Fronteras.

Chulas Fronteras - Official Trailer (1976) Directed by Les Blank & Chris Strachwitz

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FAQ

Chulas Fronteras FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Chulas Fronteras, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chulas Fronteras?

Chulas Fronteras runs 58 minutes.

When was Chulas Fronteras released?

Chulas Fronteras was released on December 30, 1976.

Who directed Chulas Fronteras?

Chulas Fronteras was directed by Les Blank.

More films by Les Blank

Who is in the cast of Chulas Fronteras?

Chulas Fronteras stars Lydia Mendoza and Flaco Jiménez.

How much did Chulas Fronteras make at the box office?

Chulas Fronteras grossed $5,021 worldwide.

Does Chulas Fronteras have a post-credit scene?

No. Chulas Fronteras has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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