El Norte (1983)
R 27 Jan 1984 • Adventure, Drama • 2h 21m
Peasants, tired of beingnothing more than manual laborers, are discovered by the Guatemalan army. After the army destroys their village, a brother and sister, decide they must flee el Norte. After receiving help from friends and advice from a veteran immigrant on strategies for traveling, they make their way to Los Angeles.
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Language:
Spanish, Maya, English
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Country:
United States, United Kingdom, Mexico
Metacritic Score:
75
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Box Office Total:
$27,920