A Place Close to Heaven (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1952, A Place Close to Heaven is a drama film directed by Rogelio A. González, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. On reaching the capital, Pedro Gonzalez gets a lowly job and marries Margaret. After losing that job, get a new one as a bodyguard but is fired again. With so much poverty and despair Pedro believes that his only way out is suicide.
Who’s in it. A Place Close to Heaven stars Pedro Infante as Pedro González, Marga López as Margarita, Andrés Soler as Chema Pérez and Antonio Aguilar as Catrín, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, A Place Close to Heaven sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Place Close to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Place Close to Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Place Close to Heaven (1952)?
- In US, A Place Close to Heaven is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Place Close to Heaven worth watching?
- A Place Close to Heaven holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Place Close to Heaven?
- A Place Close to Heaven stars Pedro Infante, Marga López, Andrés Soler, Antonio Aguilar and Silvia Pinal.
- When was A Place Close to Heaven released?
- A Place Close to Heaven was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.