We the Poor (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1948, We the Poor is a drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor neighborhood in Mexico City. Carpenter Pepe el Toro lives peacefully with his daughter Chachita while woos the pretty Celia, but tragedy knocks his door when he is falsely accused of having perpetrated a felony.
Who’s in it. We the Poor stars Pedro Infante as Pepe el Toro, Blanca Estela Pavón as Celia la Chorreada, Evita Muñoz as Chachita and Carmen Montejo as Yolanda la Tísica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, We the Poor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We the Poor page.
If you liked it. Fans of We the Poor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We the Poor (1948)?
- In US, We the Poor is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We the Poor worth watching?
- We the Poor holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We the Poor?
- We the Poor stars Pedro Infante, Blanca Estela Pavón, Evita Muñoz, Carmen Montejo and Miguel Inclán.
- When was We the Poor released?
- We the Poor was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.