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Hope

1974Movie47 min

Drama
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Summary

A circus fakir performs a crucifixion act to earn enough money to secure a home for his mother. As the spectacle intensifies, the boundary between devotion, showmanship, and danger begins to blur.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Luis Alcoriza
Written by
Luis Alcoriza, Julio Alejandro
Produced by
Ramón Meléndez, Ramiro Meléndez
Music by
Rubén Fuentes

Everyone

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Facts

February 14, 1974 · 47 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
February 14, 1974
Runtime
47 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

3 questions, like "Will I feel good after watching Hope?"

Questions about Hope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Will I feel good after watching Hope?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Hope plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Hope in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.