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Midaq Alley (1995)

Original title: El Callejón de los Milagros

NR · 1995-05-05 · 2h 20m · ES
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The most awarded film in Mexican history.

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.

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Jorge FonsDirector

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Ernesto Gómez CruzErnesto Gómez CruzDon RuMaría RojoMaría RojoDoña CataSalma Hayek PinaultSalma Hayek PinaultAlmaBruno BichirBruno BichirAbelDelia CasanovaDelia CasanovaEusebiaMargarita SanzMargarita SanzSusanitaClaudio ObregónClaudio ObregónDon FidelJuan Manuel BernalJuan Manuel BernalChavaAbel WoolrichAbel WoolrichZacaríasLuis Felipe TovarLuis Felipe TovarGüichoDaniel Giménez CachoDaniel Giménez CachoJosé LuisGina MorettGina MorettDoña Flor

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Based on novel or bookDreamMexicoAdulteryProstituteNeighborhoodSexualityPimpGay parent

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Dream · MexicoDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference448047Actor preference162459 · 256814 · 256169

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What is Midaq Alley about?

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.

How long is Midaq Alley?

Midaq Alley has a runtime of 140 minutes.

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