Streetwalker
Trotacalles
“A movie that presents us without concessions a problem that everyone is silent about but that everyone knows!”
Synopsis
In Mexico City, two sisters live radically different lives: Maria, who—along with her supportive group of fellow sex workers—must deal with unscrupulous, abusive clients and her exploitative pimp, Rudy, and Elena, a society woman trapped in a marriage of convenience, who falls prey to Rudy’s fortune-seeking seduction.
Top Cast
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Miroslava
Elena
Ernesto Alonso
Rodolfo
Elda Peralta
María / Azalea
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Don Faustino Irigoyen
Aurora Izquierdo
Young Prostitute
Enedina Díaz de León
Ruth's Old Friend
Juan Orraca
Priest
Rogelio Fernández
Rodolfo's Henchman
Salvador Godínez
Rodolfo's Henchman
Isabela Corona
Ruth
Adolfo Ramírez
María's Drunk Client
Rodolfo Calvo
Ambassador (uncredited)
Jorge Cobián
Faustino's Friend in the Cabaret (uncredited)
Beatriz Jimeno
Elena's Friend (uncredited)
Cecilia Leger
Ambassador's Wife (uncredited)
Kika Meyer
Elena's Friend (uncredited)
Diana Ochoa
Ruth's Friend (uncredited)
Carlos Rincón Gallardo
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matilde Landeta
- Screenplay & Story
- Matilde Landeta, Luis Spota, José Aguila
- Original Score
- Gonzalo Curiel
- Original Title
- Trotacalles
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Técnicos y Actores Cinematográficos Mexicanos Asociados (TACMA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matilde Landeta
Matilde Landeta, Luis Spota, José Aguila
Gonzalo Curiel
Rosalío Solano
Alfredo Rosas Priego
Eduardo Soto Landeta
Department Leadership Roster
Matilde Landeta
Writer
José Aguila
Writer
Alfredo Rosas Priego
Editor
Luis Moya
Production Design
Matilde Landeta
Director
Eduardo Soto Landeta
Producer
Rosalío Solano
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Streetwalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Streetwalker about?
In Mexico City, two sisters live radically different lives: Maria, who—along with her supportive group of fellow sex workers—must deal with unscrupulous, abusive clients and her exploitative pimp, Rudy, and Elena, a society woman trapped in a marriage of convenience, who falls prey to Rudy’s fortune-seeking seduction.
Who directed Streetwalker?
Streetwalker was directed by Matilde Landeta.
Who stars in Streetwalker?
The principal cast of Streetwalker includes Miroslava, Ernesto Alonso, Elda Peralta, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Aurora Izquierdo.
When was Streetwalker released and how long is it?
Streetwalker was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Streetwalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Streetwalker was composed by Gonzalo Curiel.