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Midaq Alley

1995 • 2h20m Drama

Rating

7.0/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Jorge Fons

Screenplay

Vicente Leñero

Cast

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

María Rojo

Salma Hayek Pinault

Release date

5/5/1995

Status

Released

Origin country

MX

Vote count

67