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The Young and the Damned

The Young and the Damned

19508.01h 22m

Overview

A group of juvenile delinquents live a violent life in the infamous slums of Mexico City; among them Pedro, whose morality is gradually corrupted and destroyed by the others.

Directed by Luis Buñuel
Written by Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
Produced by Óscar Dancigers
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Top Cast

Estela Inda

Estela Inda

Mother

Miguel Inclán

Miguel Inclán

Carmelo

Alfonso Mejía

Alfonso Mejía

Pedro

Roberto Cobo

Roberto Cobo

Jaibo

Alma Delia Fuentes

Alma Delia Fuentes

Meche

Francisco Jambrina

Francisco Jambrina

School Principal

J

Jesús García Navarro

Father

E

Efraín Arauz

Cacarizo

S

Sergio Virel

Ruffian

J

Jorge Pérez

Pelón

Themes & Keywords

mexico city, mexicoslumapproved school homelessnessjuvenile delinquentrebellious youtholder woman younger man relationship

About The Young and the Damned

The Young and the Damned is a drama, crime film released in 1950 exploring themes of mexico city, mexico, slum, approved school , homelessness, juvenile delinquent, rebellious youth. Directed by Luis Buñuel, it stars Estela Inda, Miguel Inclán, Alfonso Mejía. A group of juvenile delinquents live a violent life in the infamous slums of Mexico City; among them Pedro, whose morality is gradually corrupted and destroyed by the others.

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