After the birth of his first child, Roberto, a young Mexican man, slips across the border into the United States. Seeking work to support his family back home, he finds that working hard is not enough.

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Alambrista!

October 16, 1977

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Cast (34)

Roberto

Joe

Sharon

Anglo Coyote

Man in cafe

2nd Drunk

1st Drunk

Roberto's Wife

Roberto's Mother

Midwife

Tomato Field Mayordomo

Contratista

Strawberry Field Owner

Strawberry Field Mayordomo

Berto

Cook in Cafe

Sharon's Brother

Cop in Cafe

Woman in Post Office

Revival Preacher

Mexican Coyote

Truck Driver

Junkyard Owner

Junkyard Cook

Roberto's Father

Watermelon Field Crew Boss

Highway Patrol Officer

Border Officials

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Pregnant Woman

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