Roots of Blood

Roots of Blood

Roots of Blood

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Roots of Blood

1979

1h 34m

6.9(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

A deadly riot breaks out after unfair labor practices at a garment factory raises tensions between Mexican and Chicano workers.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Richard Yniguez

Carlos Rivera

Richard Yniguez

Acting

Enrique Muñoz

Adolfo

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Acting

Pepe Serna

Juan

Pepe Serna

Acting

Adriana Rojo

Rosa

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Acting

Roger Cudney

Factory foreman

Roger Cudney

Acting

Malena Doria

Unknown Role

Malena Doria

Acting

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Unknown Role

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Acting

León Singer

Rogelio

León Singer

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