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El Chicano (2019)
Director: Ben Hernandez Bray
Cast: Raúl Castillo, George López, Aimee Garcia, Marlene Forte
Runtime148 min
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A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law.
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El Chicano, the 2019 crime drama directed by Ben Hernandez Bray, offers a gritty and powerful exploration of the complexities of identity, justice, and the ties that bind. With standout performances from Raúl Castillo and George López, this film blends stylized action with deep emotional resonance, making it a must-see for fans of morally ambiguous heroes and the gritty streets of East L.A.
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El Chicano is a 2018 American superhero film directed by Ben Hernandez Bray, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Carnahan. It stars Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, and George Lopez. The film has been called the "first Latino superhero movie". It premiered in September 2018 at the Los Angeles Film Festival and was released in the United States on May 3, 2019. Frank Grillo and Lorenzo di Bonaventura served as executive producers. The story follows Detective Diego Hernandez, who discovers that his twin brother’s death is tied to gang violence and a powerful drug cartel. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a hidden vigilante myth known as “El Chicano,” a masked figure seen as a protector of East L.A. Diego takes on the mantle to fight against a rising criminal threat and to reconcile with his brother’s past.
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