Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap(1983)
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap Synopsis
This documentary analyzes the origins of the Puerto Rican economic development plan of the 1960’s, better known as Manos a la Obra (or Operation Bootstrap). The film examines this economic plan within the framework of Puerto Rican society, with special emphasis on the mass migration of Puerto Ricans to the mainland.
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983) is a documentary film directed by Pedro A. Rivera, released on January 2, 1983 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Ilka Tanya Payán, Luis Muñoz Marín, Teodoro Moscos and Roberto Sánchez Vilella.
- Director:
- Pedro A. Rivera
- Writers:
- Pedro A. Rivera
- Producers:
- Susan Zeig, Pedro A. Rivera
- Cinematographer:
- Alicia Weber
- Production:
- Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños
- Status:
- Released
Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983) Trailer
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Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ilka Tanya Payán
Ilka Tanya Payán
as Narrator
- Luis Muñoz Marín
Luis Muñoz Marín
as Self (Archive Footage)
- Teodoro Moscos
Teodoro Moscos
as Self
- Roberto Sánchez Vilella
Roberto Sánchez Vilella
as Self
- Luis A. Ferré
Luis A. Ferré
as Self
Jacobo Morales
as Self
Sunshine Logroño
as Self
- Luis Antonio Cosme
Luis Antonio Cosme
as Self
- Pedro Albizu Campos
Pedro Albizu Campos
as Self (Archive Footage)
Key crew
Directed by Pedro A. Rivera, written by Pedro A. Rivera, produced by Susan Zeig and Pedro A. Rivera.
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Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap?
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The main cast of Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap (1983) includes Ilka Tanya Payán, Luis Muñoz Marín, Teodoro Moscos, Roberto Sánchez Vilella and Luis A. Ferré. The film was directed by Pedro A. Rivera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap released?
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Manos a la obra: The Story of Operation Bootstrap was released on January 2, 1983 and runs for 59m.
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