Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!

1941 1h 40m ES

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 21

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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An orphan boy is left in the care of his godfather, a bartender who teaches him to play cards and shoot weapons.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jorge Negrete
Gloria Marín
Carlos López
Ángel Garasa
Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
Víctor Manuel Mendoza
Miguel Inclán
Arturo Soto Rangel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joselito Rodríguez
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico

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ERA

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85 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joselito Rodríguez, shot by Alex Phillips. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Jorge Negrete and Gloria Marín and Carlos López carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0034484 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joselito Rodríguez directs. Alex Phillips behind the camera. Produced in Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

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185 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Joselito Rodríguez, shot by Alex Phillips. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Jorge Negrete and Gloria Marín and Carlos López carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0034484 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 21 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.