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Espaldas mojadas
Overview
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”.
Director and cast
- Alejandro Galindo Director
- David Silva as Rafael Améndola Campuzano
- Víctor Parra as Mr. Sterling
- Martha Valdés as Mary
- Óscar Pulido as Louie Royalville
- Pedro Vargas as Worker
- Alicia Malvido as Agnes
- Eulalio González Cast
- Carolina Barret as Margarita Frías
- Salvador Godínez as Ferrocarrilero
- Lola Beltrán as Cantante
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