The Young and the Damned(1950)
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The Young and the Damned Synopsis
A group of juvenile delinquents live a violent life in the infamous slums of Mexico City; among them Pedro, whose morality is gradually corrupted and destroyed by the others.
The Young and the Damned (1950) is a drama and crime film directed by Luis Buñuel, released on December 9, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Estela Inda, Miguel Inclán, Alfonso Mejía and Roberto Cobo. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 557 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers:
- Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
- Producers:
- Óscar Dancigers
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Gustavo Pittaluga
- Production:
- Ultramar Films
- Status:
- Released
The Young and the Damned (1950) Trailer
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The Young and the Damned Cast & Crew
Main cast
Estela Inda
as Mother
Miguel Inclán
as Carmelo
Alfonso Mejía
as Pedro
Roberto Cobo
as Jaibo
Alma Delia Fuentes
as Meche
Francisco Jambrina
as School Principal
- Jesús García Navarro
Jesús García Navarro
as Father
- Efraín Arauz
Efraín Arauz
as Cacarizo
- Sergio Virel
Sergio Virel
as Ruffian
- Jorge Pérez
Jorge Pérez
as Pelón
- Javier Amézcua
Javier Amézcua
as Julián
- Mario Ramírez
Mario Ramírez
as Ojitos
Key crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel, written by Luis Buñuel and Luis Alcoriza, produced by Óscar Dancigers.
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The Young and the Damned Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 557 ratings.
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The Young and the Damned – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Young and the Damned online?
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The Young and the Damned (1950) is available to stream on Belas Artes à La Carte. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Young and the Damned?
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The main cast of The Young and the Damned (1950) includes Estela Inda, Miguel Inclán, Alfonso Mejía, Roberto Cobo and Alma Delia Fuentes. The film was directed by Luis Buñuel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Young and the Damned released?
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The Young and the Damned was released on December 9, 1950 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Young and the Damned worth watching?
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The Young and the Damned (1950) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 557 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Young and the Damned?
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