The Cost of Living (1989)
This is a prophetic drama about a young couple, Miguel and Patricia, who desperately need money and are forced to commit robbery -- until the fear they experience during their second hold-up forces them to flee. They run away together, but their relationship is tested when Patricia begins to see new possibilities in her life, while Miguel remains stuck in his old ways.
Director:
Rafael Montero
Writers:
José Luis Benlliure, Oscar Montero, Rafael Montero.
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Rafael Sánchez Navarro as |
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Alma Delfina as |
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Luisa Huertas as |
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Alonso Echánove as Mario Medina |
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Lucía Guilmáin as Arquitecto Ortega |
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Patricio Castillo as Empleador |
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Héctor Ortega as David Del Campo |
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Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as |
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Barbara Corcega as |
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Salvador Garcini as Amigo de Miguel (Borracho) |
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Evangelina Martínez as Ladrona |
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Alina Montero as Self |
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Alejandro Parodi as |
| Directing | Rafael Montero | Director |
| Writing | José Luis Benlliure | Screenplay |
| Writing | Oscar Montero | Screenplay |
| Writing | Rafael Montero | Screenplay |
| Editing | Manuel Rodríguez | Editor |