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Midaq Alley (1998)

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Movie"The most awarded film in Mexican history."
Audience Score
70
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NR 2 hr 20 minMar 6th, 1998Drama
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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.
StarringErnesto Gómez CruzMaría RojoSalma Hayek Pinault
DirectorJorge Fons

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 6th, 1998
Original Language:Spanish
Production Companies:Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Midaq Alley on the Web:Official Website
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