Popi (1969)
Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.
Starring Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa
Directed by Arthur Hiller
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.
Runtime: 113 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Drama
Keywords: parent child relationship,single father,hispanic
Cast
Abraham
Lupe
Luis
Junior
Diaz
Miss Musto
Pickett
Penebaz
Mrs. Cruz
Man from Novitas
Dr. Perl
Receptionist
Elderly Hospital Patient (uncredited)