The Barracks
Original title: La barraca
1945 · 1 h 50 min
Roberto GavaldónCast
Domingo Soler 
Anita Blanch Amparo Morillo José Baviera Luana Alcañiz 
Manolo Fábregas
Credits
Written by: Libertad Blasco Ibáñez
Plot
In the late nineteenth century a peasant family tries to work its land against the opposition and hatred of the rest of the village.
Sinekatalog’s take
A harsh rural drama from the Mexican golden age.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (236 votes)
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