Cananea (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1978, Cananea is a drama, war and history film directed by Marcela Fernández Violante, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story in the American owned Cananea mine. It depicts how the owner profits while the Mexican workers struggle to survive and are exploited for their labour.
Who’s in it. Cananea stars Yolanda Ciani as Mary Greene, Carlos Bracho as Esteban Baca Calderón, Milton Rodríguez as Tony Coppola and José Carlos Ruiz as Manuel Diéguez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Cananea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cananea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cananea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cananea (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cananea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cananea worth watching?
- Cananea holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cananea?
- Cananea stars Yolanda Ciani, Carlos Bracho, Milton Rodríguez, José Carlos Ruiz and Steven Wilensky.
- When was Cananea released?
- Cananea was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.