The Young and the Damned
Los olvidados
Synopsis
A group of juvenile delinquents live a violent life in the infamous slums of Mexico City; among them Pedro, whose morality is gradually corrupted and destroyed by the others.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
- Original Score
- Gustavo Pittaluga
- Original Title
- Los olvidados
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ultramar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
Gustavo Pittaluga
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
Óscar Dancigers
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Director
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Luis Alcoriza
Screenplay
Óscar Dancigers
Producer
Gustavo Pittaluga
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Carlos Savage
Editor
Edward Fitzgerald
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young and the Damned
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What is The Young and the Damned about?
A group of juvenile delinquents live a violent life in the infamous slums of Mexico City; among them Pedro, whose morality is gradually corrupted and destroyed by the others.
Who directed The Young and the Damned?
The Young and the Damned was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in The Young and the Damned?
The principal cast of The Young and the Damned includes Estela Inda, Miguel Inclán, Alfonso Mejía, Roberto Cobo, Alma Delia Fuentes.
When was The Young and the Damned released and how long is it?
The Young and the Damned was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young and the Damned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young and the Damned was composed by Gustavo Pittaluga.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young and the Damned?
The Young and the Damned holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).