Overview

Gallo Morales is the proud patriach returning home after a seven-year stint for manslaughter. Seeking to re-establish his legendary status as a champion breeder, he comes back for the rooster bred by his father. But it is Hector, his son who inherits the prize-winning bird and neither are about to give in. The fall-out from their conflict has consequences for the whole family, especially for Angela, the sensitive 14-year-old daughter unable to cope with the brutal world that surrounds her and her own emerging womanhood, despite the best efforts of Juana, her strong but long-suffering mother.

Cast

Edward James Olmos, Sarah Lassez, Sonia Braga, María Conchita Alonso, Danny Nucci, Valente Rodriguez, Mark Dacascos, Arin Pasquel Real

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What is "Roosters" about?

Gallo Morales is the proud patriach returning home after a seven-year stint for manslaughter. Seeking to re-establish his legendary status as a champion breeder, he comes back for the rooster bred by his father. But it is Hector, his son who inherits the prize-winning bird and neither are about to give in. The fall-out from their conflict has consequences for the whole family, especially for Angela, the sensitive 14-year-old daughter unable to cope with the brutal world that surrounds her and her own emerging womanhood, despite the best efforts of Juana, her strong but long-suffering mother.

When was "Roosters" released?

Roosters was released in 1993.

Who stars in "Roosters"?

The cast includes Edward James Olmos, Sarah Lassez, Sonia Braga, María Conchita Alonso.