Based on the Nobel Prize Winner's novel, the Egyptian Naguib Mahfouz. The story, translated from El Cairo to Mexico City's downtown, narrates the life of the members of the neighbourhood ...
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| Ernesto Gómez Cruz | ... | Don Ru | |
| María Rojo | ... | Doña Cata | |
| Salma Hayek | ... | Alma | |
| Bruno Bichir | ... | Abel | |
| Delia Casanova | ... | Eusebia | |
| Margarita Sanz | ... | Susanita | |
| Claudio Obregón | ... | Don Fidel | |
| Juan Manuel Bernal | ... | Chava | |
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Abel Woolrich | ... | Zacarías |
| Luis Felipe Tovar | ... | Güicho | |
| Daniel Giménez Cacho | ... | José Luis | |
| Gina Morett | ... | Doña Flor | |
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Óscar Yoldi | ... | Ubaldo |
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Esteban Soberanes | ... | Jimmy |
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Eugenia Leñero | ... | Tina |
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Based on the Nobel Prize Winner's novel, the Egyptian Naguib Mahfouz. The story, translated from El Cairo to Mexico City's downtown, narrates the life of the members of the neighbourhood and the connection between them Don Ru, the owner of the local pub; Eusebia, his wife; Chava, his son and Abel his friend, who emigrate to USA in search of fortune; Susanita, the single landtender always dreaming to marry a good man; Guicho, the pub's employee, who extracts the money when Don Ru is not there and finally marries Susanita; Alma, the very good looking girl, the Abel's dream, who becomes a luxury prostitute while he's away; Jimmy, the handsome young man Don Ru becomes infatuated with, etc. This movie won the Ariel (the Mexican Oscar) as best movie in 1995. Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>
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THE MOST AWARDED FILM IN MEXICAN HISTORY (49 International Awards)Parents Guide:
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Country:
MexicoLanguage:
SpanishRelease Date:
6 March 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Midaq Alley See more »Filming Locations:
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoCompany Credits
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Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (CONACULTA), Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE) See more »
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This movie is an impressive and exciting story about the people,their feelings,love,desperation,anger and hope.Although the scenario is a little bit melodramatic , the film is a must indeed.It is quite different from the blockbusters with happy ends because it is real and outstanding.Several lives and fates are mixed in it.Every character has their own unique personality.They all have to take decisions for their lives and have to fight for happiness.The actors are very nice.The stunning Hayek makes a good performance .Gomes Krus is also convincing as a man who becomes gay after 30 years marriage.The supporting roles are also well-played.Don't think that this is some kind of soap opera- it is something deeper...