Paraíso

1969 | Color | 100:00

Román, a diver from Acapulco, and his brother Lauro forge a bond with a group of prostitutes. Their relationship with Magali, a member of the clan, becomes a problem when Román falls in love with her.

Direction: Alcoriza; Luis
Script: Alcoriza; Luis
Production: Pérez Gavilán; Juan Fernando, Walerstein; Mauricio
Photography: Álvarez Garcés; Fernando
Music: Fuentes; Rubén
Cast:Chávez; José, Córdova; Pancho, Casal; Gregori, Glenn; Nancy, Evans; Jacqueline, Suarez; Héctor, Medina; Ofelia, García; Andrés, Arau; Alfonso, Rivero; Jorge, Procuna; Flor
Participation year at FICM: 2017

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