Roots
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About
Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
Cast
Beatriz Flores
as Martina (segment "Las vacas")
Juan de la Cruz
as Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
Juan Cano
as Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")
Rafael Ramírez
as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")
Conchita Montes
as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
Eduardo Urruchua
as The City Man (segment "Las vacas")
Olimpia Alazraki
as Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"
Doctor González
as Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Juan Hernández
as Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Ángel Lara
as The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Miguel Ángel Negrón
as Angel, The One-Eyed Kid (segment "El tuerto")
Antonia Hernández
as The Mother (segment "El Tuerto")
Mario Herrera
as The Mother's Friend (segment "El tuerto")
Alicia del Lago
as Xanath (segment "La potranca")
Carlos Robles Gil
as Eric (segment "La potranca")
Teódalo González
as Teódulo (segment "La potranca")
Laura Holt
as Vivian (segment "La potranca")
Fernando Marcos
as Narrator (prologue)
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About Roots
Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic. Running 103 minutes.
Roots Cast and Characters
The cast features Beatriz Flores (as Martina (segment "Las vacas")), Juan de la Cruz (as Esteban (segment "Las vacas")), Juan Cano (as Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")), Rafael Ramírez (as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")), and Conchita Montes (as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")). Their performances are a major reason Roots has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Roots NowWhy People Are Watching Roots
Roots flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Spanish storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roots
Where can I watch Roots online for free?
You can watch Roots online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is Roots?
Roots runs for 103 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is Roots good? What's the rating?
Roots holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 21 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Roots?
The main cast includes Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, and Rafael Ramírez, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Roots available in Spanish?
Yes — Roots was originally produced in Spanish and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Roots released?
Roots was released in 1954.
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Where can I watch Roots for free?
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What is Roots about?
Roots is a Drama film. Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on September 1, 1954. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. The film was produced by Teleproducciones.
Who stars in Roots?
Roots stars Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano and Rafael Ramírez. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Roots available in HD?
Yes, Roots is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.