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Midaq Alley
"The most awarded film in Mexican history."
1995 • 2h 20m • ★ 7.0 (67 votes) Released
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
Screenplay
Vicente Leñero
Rating
7.0
Runtime
140 min
Production
Alameda Films
Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
Instituto Mexicano de CinematografíaTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
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