A Puerto Rican widower concocts an extraordinary plan for making a better life for his two motherless sons.A Puerto Rican widower concocts an extraordinary plan for making a better life for his two motherless sons.A Puerto Rican widower concocts an extraordinary plan for making a better life for his two motherless sons.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Reuben Figueroa
- Luis
- (as Ruben Figueroa)
Arnold Soboloff
- Dr. Perle
- (as Arnold Sobolof)
Roberto Christian
- Teenager
- (uncredited)
Jomar Cidoni
- Boy
- (uncredited)
Anita Dangler
- Nurse
- (uncredited)
René Enríquez
- Host of Cuba Libre Ceremony
- (uncredited)
Richard Hamilton
- NY Times Reporter
- (uncredited)
John Harkins
- Harmon
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe receptionist in the hospital is portrayed by Alan Arkin's then wife, Barbara Dana.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Popi (1975)
- SoundtracksPopi
Music by Dominic Frontiere
Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
[Movie's theme song played over both the opening credits and the end credits]
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Wonderful Alan Arkin!
Alan Arkin, especially in the 60's and 70's, was one of our best actors and in this average but interesting movie he plays a Puerto Rican father with two young sons and he's totally on the mark! Rita Moreno is wonderful as always. The two young boys gave believable performances.
A 5 out of 10. Best performance = Alan Arkin. Arthur Hiller was a pretty average director (except for THE HOSPITAL). The film never really takes off like it should but it's pleasant entertainment and Arkin works wonders as a caring father with few prospects of a better life. Another wonderful character in Arkin's gallery! Another semi-interesting New York tale of survival.
A 5 out of 10. Best performance = Alan Arkin. Arthur Hiller was a pretty average director (except for THE HOSPITAL). The film never really takes off like it should but it's pleasant entertainment and Arkin works wonders as a caring father with few prospects of a better life. Another wonderful character in Arkin's gallery! Another semi-interesting New York tale of survival.
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- shepardjessica
- Sep 6, 2004
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