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Midaq Alley
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.
Where to watch Midaq Alley
Midaq Alley is streaming in the US on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Xumo Play and Tubi TV.
It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cast
- Ernesto Gómez Cruz as Don Ru
- María Rojo as Doña Cata
- Salma Hayek Pinault as Alma
- Bruno Bichir as Abel
- Delia Casanova as Eusebia
- Margarita Sanz as Susanita
- Claudio Obregón as Don Fidel
- Juan Manuel Bernal as Chava
- Abel Woolrich as Zacarías
- Luis Felipe Tovar as Güicho
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as José Luis
- Gina Morett as Doña Flor
Details
- Director
- Jorge Fons
- Released
- May 5, 1995
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Genres
- Drama
- Studio
- Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes and Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 7.3 / 10 from 75 votes
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