The Holy Innocents movie poster

The Holy Innocents

April 4, 1984 1h 47m 7.8/10 (123 votes)

Originally released in 1984. The Holy Innocents is a drama film. directed by Mario Camus.

Starring Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, and Belén Ballesteros

Synopsis

In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 4, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (123 votes)
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Box Office $3.1M Worldwide gross
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Revenue
$3,149,062

Production Companies

  • Ganesh Pictures
  • TVE
  • Televisión Española

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Holy Innocents about?

In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, P...

Who directed The Holy Innocents?

The Holy Innocents was directed by Mario Camus.

How long is The Holy Innocents?

The Holy Innocents has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was The Holy Innocents released?

The Holy Innocents was released on April 4, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Holy Innocents?

The main cast of The Holy Innocents includes Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez, Susana Sánchez.

Is The Holy Innocents worth watching?

The Holy Innocents has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.