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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorSalvador Sánchez
WritersSalvador Sánchez
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsPedro Páramo
About Pedro Páramo
The third film version of the popular Mexican novel, about a wayfarer who travels to a mysterious arid village, to meet the father who long ago abandoned his wife.
Directed by Salvador Sánchez, Pedro Páramo leans on a strong ensemble — Guillermo Gil, Salvador Sánchez, Cristina Rubiales — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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