

Espaldas mojadas
1955-06-16 · 116 min · ★ 6.8
Mexican worker Rafael Améndola runs from the police and cross the Mexican-American border, helped by Frank Mendoza, a partner of an American called Mr. Sterling, who gives work to illegal migrants. Once in the United States, Rafael does not adapt to his new life. English translation of title is “Wet Backs”.
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- Directors
- Alejandro Galindo
- Production companies
- Atlas Films, ATA Films
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
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David SilvaRafael Améndola Campuzano
Víctor ParraMr. Sterling
Martha ValdésMary
Óscar PulidoLouie Royalville
Pedro VargasWorker
Eulalio González
Carolina BarretMargarita Frías
Salvador GodínezFerrocarrilero
Lola BeltránCantante
José Elías MorenoFrank MendozaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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