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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorGustavo Alatriste
WritersGustavo Alatriste
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEn la cuerda del hambre
About En la cuerda del hambre
Owners of two small farms try to move forward in life by wholesaling their own produce instead of relying on dishonest brokerages. When that doesn't work, they hatch a kidnapping scheme, and the movie shifts its focus to the rich people who have been profiting off their poverty.
Directed by Gustavo Alatriste, En la cuerda del hambre leans on a strong ensemble — Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Jorge Russek, Ana Luisa Peluffo — 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 1979.
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