Del otro lado del puente
Synopsis
Among Chicanos in Los Angeles, young Alberto lives with the family of Dany, his older brother. Alberto studies at UCLA with the support of Professor Bob. Another young man, Jimy Joe, who lives with his sister Estela, is encouraged to quit drugs at a youth rehabilitation center coordinated by Many. Estela sees Jimy Joe being beaten up by gang members. Disillusioned with a gringa, Alberto meets Estela at a nightclub and becomes her boyfriend. Jimy Joe and his friends are surprised by a gang, and he is the only one left alive after a fierce fight, but with a fractured skull. The operation is very expensive, so Alberto and Many decide to raise funds with a show at the Convention Center. Alberto triumphs there as a composer and singer. Now saved, Jimy Joe dances in the street to one of Alberto's songs with Alberto, Estela, and others.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gonzalo Martínez Ortega
- Screenplay & Story
- Gonzalo Martínez Ortega
- Original Score
- Juan Gabriel
- Original Title
- Del otro lado del puente
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Producciones del Rey
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gonzalo Martínez Ortega
Gonzalo Martínez Ortega
Juan Gabriel
Carlos Savage
Arnulfo Delgado
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Savage
Editor
Arnulfo Delgado
Producer
Gonzalo Martínez Ortega
Director
Gonzalo Martínez Ortega
Writer
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What is Del otro lado del puente about?
Among Chicanos in Los Angeles, young Alberto lives with the family of Dany, his older brother. Alberto studies at UCLA with the support of Professor Bob. Another young man, Jimy Joe, who lives with his sister Estela, is encouraged to quit drugs at a youth rehabilitation center coordinated by Many. Estela sees Jimy Joe being beaten up by gang members. Disillusioned with a gringa, Alberto meets Estela at a nightclub and becomes her boyfriend. Jimy Joe and his friends are surprised by a gang, and he is the only one left alive after a fierce fight, but with a fractured skull. The operation is very expensive, so Alberto and Many decide to raise funds with a show at the Convention Center. Alberto triumphs there as a composer and singer. Now saved, Jimy Joe dances in the street to one of Alberto's songs with Alberto, Estela, and others.
Who directed Del otro lado del puente?
Del otro lado del puente was directed by Gonzalo Martínez Ortega.
Who stars in Del otro lado del puente?
The principal cast of Del otro lado del puente includes Juan Gabriel, Valentín Trujillo, Lucha Villa, Julio Alemán, Estela Núñez.
When was Del otro lado del puente released and how long is it?
Del otro lado del puente was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Del otro lado del puente?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Del otro lado del puente was composed by Juan Gabriel.