We the Poor (1948): Cast
We the Poor is a 1948 drama directed by Ismael Rodríguez, starring Pedro Infante as Pepe el Toro, Evita Muñoz 'Chachita' and Blanca Estela Pavón. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Ismael Rodríguez
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is We the Poor About?
The premise of We the Poor without spoilers.
Carpenter Pepe El Toro lives modestly with his young daughter Chachita in a tight‑knit, impoverished barrio of Mexico City. When he begins courting the attractive Celia, his newfound hope is shattered as authorities wrongfully charge him with a serious crime, endangering his family’s fragile stability.
We the Poor Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- family relationships
- robbery
- carpenter
- criminal gang
- prison
- murder
- money lender
- greed
- fallen woman
- accusation
- mexican
- neighbor
+3 more Show fewer
- poverty
- melodrama
- quadriplegic
We the Poor Cast & Characters
Pedro Infante leads the cast as Pepe el Toro, with Evita Muñoz 'Chachita' as Chachita and Blanca Estela Pavón as Celia la Chorreada. Directed by Ismael Rodríguez; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ismael Rodríguez
- Pedro Infante as Pepe el Toro
- Evita Muñoz 'Chachita' as Chachita
- Blanca Estela Pavón as Celia la Chorreada
- Rafael Alcayde as Lawyer Montes
Also Starring in We the Poor
· 16 more- Katy Jurado The One Who Gets Up Late
- Salvador Quiroz Priest
- Conchita Gentil Arcos The Pawnbroker
- Carmen Montejo Yolanda la Tísica
- Miguel Inclán Don Pilar
- Lidia Franco Doña Merenciana
- Julio Ahuet El Bravero
- Jaime Jiménez Pons El Güijolo
- Delia Magaña La Tostada
- María Gentil Arcos La Paralítica
- Jorge Arriaga Ledo
- Jesús García Navarro El Camello
- Abel Cureño El Pinocho
- Pedro de Urdimalas Topillos
- Amelia Wilhelmy Malena la Guayaba
- Hilda Vera
More from Ismael Rodríguez
More films directed by Ismael Rodríguez: Snow White and Her 7 Lovers, Mi niño Tizoc, Unethical Behaviour and Autopsy of a Ghost.
We the Poor Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Las Islas Marías” and “Nous les pauvres”.
- Also known as
-
- Las Islas Marías
- Nous les pauvres
- 我们穷人
Seen We the Poor?
Movies Like We the Poor
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including You the Rich, When the Children are Gone and We Were Kings.
We the Poor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of We the Poor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is We the Poor?
We the Poor runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was We the Poor released?
We the Poor was released on March 25, 1948.
Who directed We the Poor?
We the Poor was directed by Ismael Rodríguez.
More films by Ismael Rodríguez Who is in the cast of We the Poor?
We the Poor stars Pedro Infante as Pepe el Toro, Evita Muñoz 'Chachita' as Chachita and Blanca Estela Pavón as Celia la Chorreada, among 20 credited actors.
Does We the Poor have a post-credit scene?
No. We the Poor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is We the Poor in?
The original language of We the Poor is Spanish.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
