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Midaq Alley (1995)

Movie ★ 7.2 140 min

Drama

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.

Jorge Fons Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 5, 1995
Runtime
140 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0112619
Country
Language
Studio
Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes,

Themes

Cast

Ernesto Gómez Cruz Ernesto Gómez Cruz Don Ru María Rojo María Rojo Doña Cata Salma Hayek Pinault Salma Hayek Pinault Alma Bruno Bichir Bruno Bichir Abel Delia Casanova Delia Casanova Eusebia Margarita Sanz Margarita Sanz Susanita Claudio Obregón Claudio Obregón Don Fidel Juan Manuel Bernal Juan Manuel Bernal Chava Abel Woolrich Zacarías Luis Felipe Tovar Luis Felipe Tovar Güicho Daniel Giménez Cacho Daniel Giménez Cacho José Luis Gina Morett Gina Morett Doña Flor Óscar Yoldi Ubaldo Esteban Soberanes Esteban Soberanes Jimmy Eugenia Leñero Tina Tiaré Scanda Tiaré Scanda Maru Álvaro Carcaño Doc. Beltrán Coral Bonelli Agapito

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Midaq Alley?
Midaq Alley stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir.
When was Midaq Alley released?
Midaq Alley is a 1995 drama film.
Where can I watch Midaq Alley?
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