

A Place Close to Heaven
1952-08-22 · 120 min · ★ 8.3
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.
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- Directors
- Rogelio A. González
- Production companies
- Filmex
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
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Pedro InfantePedro González
Marga LópezMargarita
Andrés SolerChema Pérez
Antonio AguilarCatrín
Silvia PinalSonia Iliana
Luis Aceves CastañedaMartín Araujo
Arturo Soto RangelDon Tenen
Diana OchoaSupervisora de oficina
Juan OrracaDon Antonio
Mercedes SolerEnfermera
Joaquín García VargasBorracho
Gregorio AcostaHombre que golpea a Pedro (uncredited)
Julio AhuetPolicía (uncredited)
Arturo MartínezPolicía (uncredited)
José MuñozPolicía (uncredited)
María Gentil ArcosEmpleada despedida (uncredited)
Lupe CarrilesDoña Eulalia (uncredited)
Pedro de AguillónRepartidor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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