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Perro callejero

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1980 · 120 min Crime Drama
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

A street urchin survives by his wits and light fingers in the sprawling, unforgiving Mexico City. When a compassionate priest offers him shelter, the boy's ingrained instinct to steal betrays this rare kindness. This single act of theft from his sole benefactor unravels a tense drama, forcing both characters to confront the brutal economics of survival versus the fragile currency of trust. The film paints a raw portrait of a life where every moral crossroads is shadowed by the immediate, gnawing need for food and safety.

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Year 1980
Country Mexico
Genre Crime, Drama
Director Gilberto Gazcón
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (55 votes)

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The film's power lies in its refusal to sentimentalize poverty or villainize its young protagonist. It presents a stark, unvarnished ecosystem where ethics are a luxury few can afford.

What lingers after the screen fades is a profound question about the cost of compassion in an indifferent world. It's a gritty, necessary slice of cinematic social realism. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gilberto Gazcón

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