A generational conflict is reflected in the old-fashioned ideas of the landowner, who imposes himself as a dominant figure in the political activity of the rural communities of Puerto Rico.
La noche de don Manuel is of 0 hour(s) and 40 minute(s). It is Produced By: Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico, Divedco. It was released on 1963-01-01.
Genres: Drama
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