El mendigo (1981): reparto, argumento y streaming
1981 · Película · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, El mendigo is a drama film directed by Jack Fisk, running about 94 minutes. “Sometimes it takes a stranger to give you the courage to follow your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Texas, 1944. Nita Longley (Spacek), una telefonista divorciada, se muda a la ciudad por razones de trabajo, un trabajo que la obliga a hacer turnos de día y de noche. Su jefe, el señor Rigby, que le había asegurado que pronto conseguiría un puesto más lucrativo, no cumple su promesa. La situación de Nita es bastante incómoda, pues vive con su dos hijos en la oficina en la que trabaja. Por otra parte, su estado civil, hace que los habitantes del pueblo, especialmente los hombres, la vean con desprecio o como una mujer fácil.
Who’s in it. El mendigo stars Sissy Spacek as Nita, Eric Roberts as Teddy, Sam Shepard as Bailey and William Sanderson as Calvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, El mendigo has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El mendigo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El mendigo tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch El mendigo (1981)?
- In Estados Unidos, El mendigo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El mendigo worth watching?
- El mendigo holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El mendigo?
- El mendigo stars Sissy Spacek, Eric Roberts, Sam Shepard, William Sanderson and Tracey Walter.
- When was El mendigo released?
- El mendigo was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.