Midaq Alley
El callejón de los milagros
“The most awarded film in Mexican history.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-04
Top Cast
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Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Don Ru
María Rojo
Doña Cata
Salma Hayek Pinault
Alma
Bruno Bichir
Abel
Delia Casanova
Eusebia
Margarita Sanz
Susanita
Claudio Obregón
Don Fidel
Juan Manuel Bernal
Chava
Abel Woolrich
Zacarías
Luis Felipe Tovar
Güicho
Daniel Giménez Cacho
José Luis
Gina Morett
Doña Flor
Óscar Yoldi
Ubaldo
Esteban Soberanes
Jimmy
Eugenia Leñero
Tina
Tiaré Scanda
Maru
Álvaro Carcaño
Doc. Beltrán
Coral Bonelli
Agapito
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Fons
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Leñero
- Original Score
- Lucía Álvarez
- Original Title
- El callejón de los milagros
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Fons
Vicente Leñero, Naguib Mahfouz
Lucía Álvarez
Carlos Marcovich
Carlos Savage
Georgina Balzaretti, Alfredo Ripstein Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Fons
Director
Vicente Leñero
Screenplay
Georgina Balzaretti
Producer
Alfredo Ripstein Jr.
Producer
Carlos Marcovich
Director of Photography
Carlos Savage
Editor
Lucía Álvarez
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midaq Alley
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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.
Who directed Midaq Alley?
Midaq Alley was directed by Jorge Fons.
Who stars in Midaq Alley?
The principal cast of Midaq Alley includes Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir, Delia Casanova.
When was Midaq Alley released and how long is it?
Midaq Alley was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Midaq Alley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midaq Alley was composed by Lucía Álvarez.
Is Midaq Alley based on a book or true story?
Midaq Alley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Naguib Mahfouz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midaq Alley?
Midaq Alley holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).