The Hell of the Poor
Seen it?1951 | 90 min | Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone fascinated by the criminal underworld and crime fans. A look inside a world of loyalty, money and betrayal. Shelve it next to Monster or Klute.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A young woman becomes pregnant but when his boyfriend leaves her she gets a job as a prostitute in order to provide for her child.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Juan Orol
- Jorge Atristain
- Lauro Cabrera
- Rosa Carmina
- Lupe del Castillo
- Enedina Díaz de León
- José Escanero
- Conchita Gentil Arcos
- Abelardo Gloria
- Pedro Ibarra
- Guillermo Jiménez Fierro