Popi(1969)
Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.
Popi Synopsis
Abraham, a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys, is becoming very worried about them living in their rundown neighborhood when one day he notices that escaping Cubans are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He schemes to have his sons washed ashore as Cuban immigrants to be adopted by rich Anglos.
Popi (1969) is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on May 27, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa and Miguel Alejandro. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- Tina Pine, Lester Pine
- Producers:
- Herbert B. Leonard
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Laszlo
- Composer:
- Dominic Frontiere
- Production:
- Herbert B. Leonard Productions, United Artists
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Popi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Arkin
as Abraham
Rita Moreno
as Lupe
- Reuben Figueroa
Reuben Figueroa
as Luis
- Miguel Alejandro
Miguel Alejandro
as Junior
Arny Freeman
as Diaz
Joan Tompkins
as Miss Musto
Anthony Holland
as Pickett
Louis Zorich
as Penebaz
Antonia Rey
as Mrs. Cruz
- Victor Junquera
Victor Junquera
as Man from Novitas
- Arnold Soboloff
Arnold Soboloff
as Dr. Perl
- Arnold Soboloff
Arnold Soboloff
as Dr. Perle
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Tina Pine and Lester Pine, produced by Herbert B. Leonard.
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Popi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 21 ratings.
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Popi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Popi online?
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Popi (1969) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Popi?
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The main cast of Popi (1969) includes Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro and Arny Freeman. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Popi released?
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Popi was released on May 27, 1969 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Popi worth watching?
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Popi (1969) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.