Midaq Alley(1995)
El callejón de los milagros
The most awarded film in Mexican history.
Midaq Alley Synopsis
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.
Midaq Alley (1995) is a drama film directed by Jorge Fons, released on May 5, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault and Bruno Bichir. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Jorge Fons
- Writers:
- Vicente Leñero, Naguib Mahfouz
- Producers:
- Alfredo Ripstein Jr., Georgina Balzaretti
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Marcovich
- Composer:
- Lucía Álvarez
- Production:
- Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Status:
- Released
Midaq Alley (1995) Trailer
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Midaq Alley Cast & Crew
Main 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
Abel Woolrich
as Zacarías
Luis Felipe Tovar
as Güicho
Daniel Giménez Cacho
as José Luis
Gina Morett
as Doña Flor
Key crew
Directed by Jorge Fons, written by Vicente Leñero and Naguib Mahfouz, produced by Alfredo Ripstein Jr. and Georgina Balzaretti.
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Midaq Alley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 75 ratings.
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Midaq Alley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Midaq Alley online?
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Midaq Alley (1995) is available to stream on JustWatch TV Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Midaq Alley?
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The main cast of Midaq Alley (1995) includes Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir and Delia Casanova. The film was directed by Jorge Fons. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Midaq Alley released?
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Midaq Alley was released on May 5, 1995 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Midaq Alley worth watching?
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Midaq Alley (1995) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Midaq Alley?
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