Cascabel (1977): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1977 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1977, Cascabel is a drama and dokumentarfilm film directed by Raúl Araiza, running about 105 minutes. “An anguish lived and filmed second by second...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A filmmaker is commissioned to film a documentary on the social reality of the Lacandon people in the state of Chiapas. As he enters the harsh living conditions of this indigenous community, his social conscience forces him to confront his superiors, who threaten to destroy his material.

Who’s in it. Cascabel stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Chankin, Raúl Ramírez as Gómez Rul, Sergio Jiménez as Alfredo Castro and Norma Herrera as Alicia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Cascabel has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cascabel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cascabel tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Cascabel (1977)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cascabel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cascabel worth watching?
Cascabel holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and dokumentarfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cascabel?
Cascabel stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Raúl Ramírez, Sergio Jiménez, Norma Herrera and Aarón Hernán.
When was Cascabel released?
Cascabel was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.