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The Young and the Damned (1950)
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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.
Cast
Estela Indaas Mother
Miguel Inclánas Carmelo
Alfonso Mejíaas Pedro
Roberto Coboas Jaibo
Alma Delia Fuentesas Meche
Francisco Jambrinaas School Principal
Jesús García Navarroas Father
Efraín Arauzas Cacarizo
Sergio Virelas Ruffian
Jorge Pérezas Pelón
Javier Amézcuaas Julián
Mario Ramírezas Ojitos
Ernesto Alonsoas Narrator (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | December 9, 1950 |
| Runtime | 82 min (1h 22m) — shorter as the 1950 average of 100 min |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Original title | Los olvidados |
| Language | ES |
| IMDb | tt0042804 |
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Questions
How long is The Young and the Damned?
The Young and the Damned runs 82 minutes (1h 22m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Young and the Damned worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 562 votes, which places it #3 of 8 films released in 1950 in this index (top 75%) and #154 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Young and the Damned?
The Young and the Damned was directed by Luis Buñuel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Exterminating Angel (1962), Viridiana (1962), The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972).
Who stars in The Young and the Damned?
Estela Inda as Mother; Miguel Inclán as Carmelo; Alfonso Mejía as Pedro; Roberto Cobo as Jaibo; Alma Delia Fuentes as Meche; Francisco Jambrina as School Principal.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Young and the Damned?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/190274.