La hora Texaco

(1985)

Genres: Drama

Year: 1985

Runtime: 99 мин

Country: Venezuela

Director: Eduardo Barberena

Cast: Orlando Urdaneta, Rubens de Falco, Haydée Balza, Lucía Sanoja, Luis Abreu, Giles Bickford, Tamara Bozo, Silvestre Chávez, Víctor Díaz, Homero García

Plot

Set against the turbulent backdrop of Venezuela’s oil industry on the cusp of nationalization, La hora Texaco follows the Montoya family as they struggle with internal crises amid social change. The father, a skilled oilworker, sinks into depression; the mother, both teacher and homemaker, carries on an affair; and their son Bobby is torn between his passion for baseball and his unrequited love for Angélica. Years later, Bobby and Angélica reunite, replaying memories that shine a harsh light on ambition, family, and sacrifice.