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Espaldas mojadas
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Espaldas mojadas

1955-06-16 · 116 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama

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

Top Cast

David SilvaDavid SilvaRafael Améndola Campuzano
Víctor ParraVíctor ParraMr. Sterling
Martha ValdésMartha ValdésMary
Óscar PulidoÓscar PulidoLouie Royalville
Pedro VargasPedro VargasWorker
Alicia MalvidoAgnes
Eulalio GonzálezEulalio González
Carolina BarretCarolina BarretMargarita Frías
Salvador GodínezSalvador GodínezFerrocarrilero
Lola BeltránLola BeltránCantante
Rogelio FernándezFerrocarrilero
Guillermo Álvarez BianchiEl rico
José Elías MorenoJosé Elías MorenoFrank Mendoza
Jorge Valdés GómezFerrocarrilero

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