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Release Year1995
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes72
DirectorJorge Fons
WritersVicente Leñero
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMidaq Alley
About Midaq Alley
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.
Directed by Jorge Fons, Midaq Alley leans on a strong ensemble — Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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