By the Green Trail (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1984, By the Green Trail is a drama film directed by Marilda Vera, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the city of gold as they call it, Palenque, Jean, Rose and Machete find themselves immersed in a marginal world trying to survive with the opportunities that the city offers them, with the anguish of being deported, with the temptation of the easily earned money. They look for another El Dorado or return, broken by the environment, from where they came. Some flee, others die in this sordid environment. They are human beings, mostly Colombians, who live in Venezuelan society, whose culture they enrich, perverting or adopting.
Who’s in it. By the Green Trail stars Jorge Canelón, Joel Escala, Alberto Acevedo and Yulay Sánchez.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, By the Green Trail sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Green Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Green Trail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Green Trail (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By the Green Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By the Green Trail worth watching?
- By the Green Trail holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in By the Green Trail?
- By the Green Trail stars Jorge Canelón, Joel Escala, Alberto Acevedo and Yulay Sánchez.
- When was By the Green Trail released?
- By the Green Trail was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.