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Cananea

A labor dispute erupts in the Mexican city of Cananea in 1906, highlighting the struggles of miners working under American management.

The film is based on real events leading up to the Mexican Revolution, focusing on Colonel William Greene and his lucrative copper mine. As his operations grew, so did tensions between him and his workers, who rose up against his abusive and unjust treatment.

Info about Cananea

Studio(s): Corporación Nacional Cinematográfica (CONACINE)

Originally Released: United States, Aug 17, 1978

Production Country: Mexico

Genres:Drama, History, Western