Movie·1969·1h 53m
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Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.
Directed By
Arthur Hiller
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Abraham is a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys. He is becoming very worried about them living in their run down neighborhood when one day he notices that Cubans who escape are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He thinks up a plot to have his sons washed ashore as cuban immigrants who will be adopted by rich anglos.
Written By
Tina Pine, Lester Pine
Producer
Herbert B. Leonard
Cinematography
Andrew Laszlo
Music
Dominic Frontiere
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Alan Arkin
Abraham
Rita Moreno
Lupe
Reuben Figueroa
Luis
Miguel Alejandro
Junior
Arny Freeman
Diaz
Joan Tompkins
Miss Musto
Anthony Holland
Pickett
Louis Zorich
Penebaz
Antonia Rey
Mrs. Cruz
Victor Junquera
Man from Novitas
Arnold Soboloff
Dr. Perl
Arnold Soboloff
Dr. Perle
Barbara Dana
Receptionist
Judith Lowry
Elderly Hospital Patient (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Herbert B. Leonard
Producer
Arthur Hiller
Director
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Tina Pine
Writer
Lester Pine
Writer
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