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Orphans(2014)
Status: Released
Date: 2014-06-06
54%
9 Votes
Time: 2h 35m
Overview:
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico
Movie: Orphans
Top 3 Billed Cast
Rafael Sánchez Navarro
Melchor Ocampo
Dolores Heredia
Ana Maria Escobar
José Luis Cruz
Clemente Munguía
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Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
Release Date
2014-06-06
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5.4
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