Midaq Alley (1995): movie guide

What is Midaq Alley about?

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.

Cast highlights

Midaq Alley features Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir, Delia Casanova, Margarita Sanz. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1995-05-05. Runtime: 140 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (75 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: es. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Midaq Alley?

Midaq Alley is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is Midaq Alley?

Midaq Alley runs about 140 minutes.

Who stars in Midaq Alley?

Cast highlights include Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir, Delia Casanova, Margarita Sanz.

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