
The Holy Innocents
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Alfredo Landa
Alfredo Landa
Paco, El Bajo
Alfredo Landa
Paco, El Bajo


Terele Pávez
Terele Pávez
Régula
Terele Pávez
Régula
Belén Ballesteros
Belén Ballesteros
Nieves
Belén Ballesteros
Nieves
Juan Sachez
Juan Sachez
Quirce
Juan Sachez
Quirce
Susana Sánchez
Susana Sánchez
La Niña Chica
Susana Sánchez
La Niña Chica


Francisco Rabal
Francisco Rabal
Azarías
Francisco Rabal
Azarías


Ágata Lys
Ágata Lys
Doña Pura
Ágata Lys
Doña Pura


Agustín González
Agustín González
Don Pedro
Agustín González
Don Pedro


Juan Diego
Juan Diego
Señorito Iván
Juan Diego
Señorito Iván


Mary Carrillo
Mary Carrillo
Señora Marquesa
Mary Carrillo
Señora Marquesa
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