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El Norte (1983)

Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.

Released Oct. 11, 1983 141 min 15+

Genres: Adventure, Drama

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Production Companies: Independent Productions, American Playhouse

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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141 min
Oct. 11, 1983
Released
$800,000
NR / 15+