The Children of Sanchez

Name: The Children of Sanchez
Released: 1978-06-16
Rating: 6.5

6.5/10 (8)

·1978· 126 min

Director: Hall Bartlett

"Its Power and Passion Will Touch All Our Hearts - Because We Are All the Children of Sanchez"

Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the tome The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score.

Where to Watch

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Cast

Anthony Quinn

Jesús Sánchez

Dolores del Río

Grandma Paquita

Lupita Ferrer

Consuelo Sánchez

Katy Jurado

Chata

Stathis Giallelis

Roberto Sánchez

Lucía Méndez

Martha Sánchez

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Duncan Quinn

Manuel Sánchez

Héctor Bonilla

Mario

Patricia Aspíllaga

Patricia Reyes Spíndola

José Carlos Ruiz

Helena Rojo

In brief

The Children of Sanchez (1978) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 8 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 6min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Children of Sanchez online?

The Children of Sanchez is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Children of Sanchez?

The Children of Sanchez runs 126 minutes (2h 6min).

What rating does The Children of Sanchez have?

The Children of Sanchez has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 8 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Children of Sanchez from?

The Children of Sanchez was released in 1978.