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We the Poor
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We the Poor

1948-03-25 · 128 min · ★ 8.2

Drama

Carpenter Pepe El Toro lives peacefully with his daughter Chachita in an impoverished Mexico City neighborhood. He pursues a romance with the pretty Celia, but tragedy comes knocking on his door when he is falsely accused of having perpetrated a felony.

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Directors
Ismael Rodríguez
Production companies
Producciones Rodriguez Hermanos
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pedro InfantePedro InfantePepe el Toro
Blanca Estela PavónBlanca Estela PavónCelia la Chorreada
Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'Chachita
Carmen MontejoCarmen MontejoYolanda la Tísica
Miguel InclánMiguel InclánDon Pilar
Rafael AlcaydeRafael AlcaydeLawyer Montes
Katy JuradoKaty JuradoThe One Who Gets Up Late
María Gentil ArcosMaría Gentil ArcosLa Paralítica
Delia MagañaDelia MagañaLa Tostada
Amelia WilhelmyAmelia WilhelmyMalena la Guayaba
Pedro de UrdimalasPedro de UrdimalasTopillos
Lidia FrancoDoña Merenciana
Jorge ArriagaJorge ArriagaLedo
Abel CureñoEl Pinocho
Jesús García NavarroEl Camello
Conchita Gentil ArcosConchita Gentil ArcosThe Pawnbroker
Julio AhuetJulio AhuetEl Bravero
Jaime Jiménez PonsEl Güijolo
Salvador QuirozSalvador QuirozPriest
Hilda VeraHilda VeraUncredited

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