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We the Poor

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1948 | 128 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Night of the Hunter or Sexy Beast, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1948: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    8.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ismael Rodríguez

  • Pedro InfantePepe el Toro
  • Blanca Estela PavónCelia la Chorreada
  • Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'Chachita
  • Carmen MontejoYolanda la Tísica
  • Miguel InclánDon Pilar
  • Rafael AlcaydeLawyer Montes
  • Katy JuradoThe One Who Gets Up Late
  • María Gentil ArcosLa Paralítica
  • Delia MagañaLa Tostada
  • Amelia WilhelmyMalena la Guayaba