Midaq Alley (1995)
Original title: El callejón de los milagros
Midaq Alley is a 1995 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Jorge Fons, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo and Salma Hayek Pinault.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Midaq Alley released?
Midaq Alley was released on 5 May 1995.
How long is Midaq Alley?
Midaq Alley runs 2h 20m.
Who made Midaq Alley?
Midaq Alley was directed by Jorge Fons.
Where can I watch Midaq Alley?
Midaq Alley is available on Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy, Xumo Play, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Midaq Alley
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Xumo Play
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
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 as Zacarías
- Luis Felipe Tovar as Güicho
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as José Luis
- Gina Morett as Doña Flor