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Historical drama

Orphans (2014): Cast

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Orphans is a 2014 historical drama directed by Guita Schyfter, starring Rafael Sánchez Navarro as Melchor Ocampo, Dolores Heredia and José Luis Cruz. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes.

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Orphans (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 35m (155 min)
Director
Guita Schyfter
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Orphans About?

The premise of Orphans without spoilers.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Mexico, this film tells the story of a passionate and forbidden love affair. Melchor Ocampo, fueled by ideals and love, challenges societal constraints and fights against the influence of Spain and the Catholic Church. His actions ultimately lead him to become a key figure in the formation of modern Mexico, defying a legacy of illegitimacy and striving for a new era.

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Cast & crew

Orphans Cast & Characters

Rafael Sánchez Navarro leads the cast as Melchor Ocampo, with Dolores Heredia as Ana Maria Escobar and José Luis Cruz as Clemente Munguía. Directed by Guita Schyfter.

From the director

More from Guita Schyfter

One more film directed by Guita Schyfter: The Eagle and the Worm.

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FAQ

Orphans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Orphans, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Orphans?

Orphans runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

When was Orphans released?

Orphans was released on June 6, 2014.

Who directed Orphans?

Orphans was directed by Guita Schyfter.

More films by Guita Schyfter

Who is in the cast of Orphans?

Orphans stars Rafael Sánchez Navarro as Melchor Ocampo, Dolores Heredia as Ana Maria Escobar and José Luis Cruz as Clemente Munguía.

Does Orphans have a post-credit scene?

No. Orphans has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Orphans in?

The original language of Orphans is Spanish.

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