Where to watch The Children of Sanchez (1978) in the UK
The Children of Sanchez (1978) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Its Power and Passion Will Touch All Our Hearts - Because We Are All the Children of Sanchez
Hall Bartlett directs the rural drama The Children of Sanchez, based on the tome The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family written by Oscar Lewis in the '60s. Anthony Quinn stars as the widowed Jesus Sanchez, a poor farmer struggling to provide for his family in Mexico City. Also starring Lupita Ferrer as Consuelo and Stathis Giallelis as Roberto. This is the last film in the 50-year career of international star Dolores del Rio, who plays the Grandma. Jazz-pop performer Chuck Mangione was nominated for a Golden Globe and won a Grammy award for his original musical score.
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Anthony Quinn & Lupita Ferrer in "The Children Of Sanchez"
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Children of Sanchez.
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Anthony QuinnJesús Sánchez -
Dolores del RíoGrandma Paquita -
Lupita FerrerConsuelo Sánchez -
Katy JuradoChata -
Stathis GiallelisRoberto Sánchez -
Lucía MéndezMartha Sánchez -
Duncan QuinnManuel Sánchez
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Héctor BonillaMario
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Where can I watch The Children of Sanchez in the UK?
The Children of Sanchez (1978) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
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