Midaq Alley(1995)
“The most awarded film in Mexican history.”
Overview
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
Director
Jorge Fons
Studio
Alameda Films
Cast
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
as Don Ru
María Rojo
as Doña Cata
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Alma
Bruno Bichir
as Abel
Delia Casanova
as Eusebia
Margarita Sanz
as Susanita
Claudio Obregón
as Don Fidel
Juan Manuel Bernal
as Chava
Abel Woolrich
as Zacarías
Luis Felipe Tovar
as Güicho
Daniel Giménez Cacho
as José Luis
Gina Morett
as Doña Flor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Alameda Films • Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes • Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
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What is Midaq Alley about?▼
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
Who directed Midaq Alley?▼
Midaq Alley was directed by Jorge Fons and released in 1995. It is a drama film.
How long is Midaq Alley?▼
Midaq Alley has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in Midaq Alley?▼
The cast of Midaq Alley includes Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Don Ru, María Rojo as Doña Cata, Salma Hayek Pinault as Alma, Bruno Bichir as Abel, Delia Casanova as Eusebia and more.
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