A Place Close to Heaven (1952)
An honest man emigrates to the capital in search of a better life, but ends up mired in extreme poverty along with his family; forced to overcome tragedy and despair to find, even in misery, a glimmer of hope.
Director: Rogelio A. González
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 22, 1952
Cast
- Pedro Infante - Pedro González
- Marga López - Margarita
- Andrés Soler - Chema Pérez
- Antonio Aguilar - Catrín
- Silvia Pinal - Sonia Iliana
- Luis Aceves Castañeda - Martín Araujo
- Arturo Soto Rangel - Don Tenen
- Diana Ochoa - Supervisora de oficina
- Juan Orraca - Don Antonio
- Mercedes Soler - Enfermera
Screenplay
- Rogelio A. González (Screenplay)
- Gregorio Walerstein (Story)
Music: Manuel Esperón
Cinematography: Agustín Martínez Solares
Editing: Rafael Ceballos
Production: Filmex
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
mexico city, mexico, husband wife relationship, suicide attempt, despair, bodyguard, poverty, couple
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Place Close to Heaven about?
- An honest man emigrates to the capital in search of a better life, but ends up mired in extreme poverty along with his family; forced to overcome tragedy and despair to find, even in misery, a glimmer of hope.
- Who directed A Place Close to Heaven?
- A Place Close to Heaven was directed by Rogelio A. González.
- Who stars in A Place Close to Heaven?
- A Place Close to Heaven stars Pedro Infante, Marga López, Andrés Soler, Antonio Aguilar, Silvia Pinal, Luis Aceves Castañeda.
- How long is A Place Close to Heaven?
- A Place Close to Heaven has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is A Place Close to Heaven?
- A Place Close to Heaven is a Drama film.
- Where was A Place Close to Heaven produced?
- A Place Close to Heaven was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of A Place Close to Heaven?
- The themes of A Place Close to Heaven include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.