El cartel de las calles

2003 1h 30m ES

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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A story that reflects the current reality in Mexico. The kidnapping, torture, and murder of migrants attempting to cross the border into the United States are some of its central themes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Emilio Franco
Eleazar García Jr.
John Solis
Emilio Montiel
Bernabé Melendrez
Jesús Antonio
Armando infante
Prisciliano Galaz

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alonso O. Lara
Countries: Mexico

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Emilio Franco and Eleazar García Jr. and John Solis carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0419627 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alonso O. Lara directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Emilio Franco and Eleazar García Jr. and John Solis carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0419627 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.