

Midaq Alley
Original Title: âEl callejĂłn de los milagrosâ
âThe most awarded film in Mexican history.â
Overview
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.
Top Cast

Ernesto GĂłmez Cruz
Don Ru

MarĂa Rojo
Doña Cata

Salma Hayek Pinault
Alma

Bruno Bichir
Abel

Delia Casanova
Eusebia

Margarita Sanz
Susanita

Claudio ObregĂłn
Don Fidel

Juan Manuel Bernal
Chava
Abel Woolrich
ZacarĂas

Luis Felipe Tovar
GĂŒicho

Daniel Giménez Cacho
José Luis

Gina Morett
Doña Flor
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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