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The Boy and the Turtle (1971)
TV Movie | 60 min | Family

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The Boy and the Turtle (1971)

TV Movie | 60 min | Family

On a fishing expedition, Luis, a 12-year-old Mexican youth, discovers an ancient Mayan idol and befriends a giant sea turtle. Luis is torn between selling the relic, a symbol of his ancestry, and protecting his heritage from profiteers. ...See moreOn a fishing expedition, Luis, a 12-year-old Mexican youth, discovers an ancient Mayan idol and befriends a giant sea turtle. Luis is torn between selling the relic, a symbol of his ancestry, and protecting his heritage from profiteers. The boy resolves his inner conflict with guidance from his adult friend and fishing companion, Chano. Luis develops a strong belief in ancestral pride and learns to love without coveting after he adopts the spiritual and moral values of the old fisherman. Written by Anonymous See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Henry Calvin Balam Balam See fewer	Babes in Toyland (1961)
Katy Jurado Actress Actress See fewer	High Noon (1952)
John Kelly Anderson Anderson See fewer	Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Enrique Lucero Enrique Enrique See fewer	The Wild Bunch (1969)
Manuel Padilla Jr. Luis Luis See fewer	American Graffiti (1973)
Gilbert Roland Chano Chano See fewer	The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)