Midaq Alley
1995 · 140 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 3,481 VOTES · DIR. Jorge Fons
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,597 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:39 MIDAQ ALLEY
00:07:31 You're not going home to crash, are you?
00:13:32 Remember when I got pregnant with the girls?
00:19:05 I prefer briefs, they fit better.
00:24:41 What's the matter?
00:29:33 -Five. -Five?
00:35:17 I'll lead with the Double Six.
00:40:03 My daughters? Let their husbands care for them.
00:44:20 Why do you ask?
00:49:48 -Damn, Chava, don't be an ass. -What?
00:54:55 -How much? -Ten pesos each.
01:01:29 There, you look a little older, a bit more serious.
01:06:30 Forget it, Fidel! I might even kick your ass too.
01:12:41 That's so exciting, Almita. So exciting.
01:18:35 I'll open it.
01:28:42 I'll lead with the Double Six.
01:33:20 Right.
01:38:31 Alright, Chava. Let me see.
01:46:57 Who would Mr. Fidel have left all his money to?
01:54:18 I'm a grandmother, Cata!
01:59:46 Rutilio.
02:04:45 ...is have a round of dominoes with our buddies.
02:11:51 Every day.
02:21:31 THE END
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,597
Dialogue density11.4 lines / min
First line00:00:39
Final line02:21:31
Production Record
DirectorJorge Fons
LanguageSpanish
IMDb votes3,481