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They also sing of pain
7.4 / 10• 1950• 1h 37m•NR• Spanish
ComedyDramaMusic
Storyline
The movie starts with Braulio Peláez (Pedro Infante), a schoolteacher, having just fallen off his horse, representing the situation he and his family are in. The next scenes introduce the viewer to his family and their poor financial and social situation. As Braulio stumbles around looking for his glasses, he causes a famous film star, Alfonso de Madrazo (Rafael Alcaide) to crash his car. Braulio offers him to eat at his house as an apology. Braulio's sister and mother, big film fans, immediately recognise Alfonso and attempt to get him to bring the girl, Luisa Peláez (Irma Dolores) to Mexico City to become a film star. Alfonso agrees and tells them to come to the capital.
Cast & Crew
Pedro Infante
Braulio Peláez
Lead
Guillermina Grin
Elisa Miranda
Óscar Pulido
Facundo Peláez
Irma Dorantes
Luisa
Rafael Alcayde
Alfonso de Madrazo
Florencio Castelló
Señor Isaac
Alejandro Ciangherotti
Director Borcellini
Alfredo Varela
Novio de Luisa
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. René Cardona's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. They also sing of pain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
