United States / May 27, 1969 / G
Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.
1h 53min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Genres
ComedyDramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Popi |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Herbert B. Leonard Productions, United Artists |
| Release date | 27 maggio 1969 |
| Production | Herbert B. Leonard |
| Writer | Tina Pine, Lester Pine |
| Cinematography | Andrew Laszlo |
| Assistant directors | Arthur Hiller |
| Camera operators | Andrew Laszlo |
| Additional photography | Andrew Laszlo |
| Music | Dominic Frontiere |
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| Sound | Dominic Frontiere |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Jul 16, 1970 / 16
Austria / Dec 24, 1970 / AA
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