Paco is an orphaned Colombian boy who leaves the family farm to search for his uncle in the big big city. When he gets to the city, he discovers his uncle is running a gang of young jewel thieves.
Acting
José Ferrer slumming gloriously as the sleazy uncle.
Direction
O'Neil brings exploitation edge to family adventure.
Director
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Robert Vincent O'Neil later made the cult classic Angel (1984), another gritty youth-exploitation film.
This bizarre hybrid of Colombian setting, American cast, and grindhouse sensibility exemplifies 1970s international co-production chaos.
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