The Young and the Damned (1950)

1950 · Movie · 88 min. · Mexico

The Young and the Damned (1950) follows the lives of impoverished youths in the slums of Mexico City. The story centers on Pedro, a troubled boy caught between his desire for a better life and the harsh realities of his environment. Influenced by the manipulative and violent Jaibo, Pedro becomes entangled in a web of crime and betrayal. The film portrays the struggles of these marginalized children, highlighting themes of poverty, neglect, and the cyclical nature of violence. Through raw and poignant storytelling, it reveals the tragic consequences of societal abandonment and the loss of innocence.

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Alfonso Mejía · Roberto Cobo · Estela Inda · Miguel Inclán · Alma Delia Fuentes · Francisco Jambrina

Soundtrack Gustavo Pitaluga · Rodolfo Halffter

Screenplay Luis Buñuel · Luis Alcoriza

Cinematography Gabriel Figueroa

Original title Los olvidados


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