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Poor Child, Rich Child

Original title: Niño pobre, niño rico
  • 1983
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
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5.5/10
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Poor Child, Rich Child (1983)
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Two young boys' lives are very different: while one enjoys every comfort, the other has barely enough to eat.Two young boys' lives are very different: while one enjoys every comfort, the other has barely enough to eat.Two young boys' lives are very different: while one enjoys every comfort, the other has barely enough to eat.

  • Director
    • Sergio Véjar
  • Writers
    • Daniel Galindo Aguilar
    • Carlos Valdemar
    • Sergio Véjar
  • Stars
    • Pedro Fernández
    • Norma Lazareno
    • Armando Silvestre
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    35
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sergio Véjar
    • Writers
      • Daniel Galindo Aguilar
      • Carlos Valdemar
      • Sergio Véjar
    • Stars
      • Pedro Fernández
      • Norma Lazareno
      • Armando Silvestre
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Pedro Fernández
    Pedro Fernández
    • Mario Cervantes Hijo
    • (as Pedrito Fernandez)
    Norma Lazareno
    Norma Lazareno
    • Laura
    Armando Silvestre
    Armando Silvestre
    • Mario Cervantes padre
    Paquito Cuevas
    • Pepe
    Tony Bravo
    Tony Bravo
    • Raúl (papá de Pepe
    Carmelita González
    Carmelita González
    • Rosa
    Bárbara Córcega
    • Teresa
    Alfredo Varela
    • Maestro de música
    José Elías Moreno
    José Elías Moreno
    • Roberto
    César Sobrevals
    • Sr. Vélez
    Nora Veryán
    • Ruth (mamá de Lupita)
    • (as Nora Vergean)
    Claudia Araceli
    Martha José
    Fernando Yapur
    • Lic. Beltrán
    Alma Rodriguez
    María Prado
    • Margarita
    Carlos Bravo y Fernández
    • Licenciado
    • (as Carlhillos)
    Daniel Galindo Ripoll
      • Director
        • Sergio Véjar
      • Writers
        • Daniel Galindo Aguilar
        • Carlos Valdemar
        • Sergio Véjar
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      • Release date
        • January 1, 1983 (Mexico)
      • Country of origin
        • Mexico
      • Language
        • Spanish
      • Also known as
        • Niño pobre, niño rico
      • Filming locations
        • Mexico D.F., Mexico
      • Production company
        • Cinematografica Tabasco S.A.
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        1 hour 40 minutes
      • Color
        • Color

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