El Chicano

2018, Action/Mystery & thriller, 1h 47m

25 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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El Chicano represents a step forward for representation in superhero cinema -- unfortunately, its clichéd story is nothing more than ordinary. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When LAPD Detective Diego Hernandez is assigned a career-making case investigating a vicious cartel, he uncovers links to his brother's supposed suicide and a turf battle that's about to swallow his neighborhood. Torn between playing by the book and seeking justice, he resurrects the masked street legend El Chicano. Now, out to take down his childhood buddy turned gang boss, he sets off a bloody war to defend his city and avenge his brother's murder.

Cast & Crew

Raúl Castillo
Diego, Pedro
George Lopez
Captain Gomez
Aimee Garcia
Vanessa
Kate del Castillo
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Detective Martinez
David Castañeda
Shotgun
Marco Rodríguez
Jesus
Sal Lopez
El Gallo
Marlene Forte
Susana
Ben Hernandez Bray
Director
Joe Carnahan
Screenwriter
Ben Hernandez Bray
Screenwriter
Joe Carnahan
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Producer
Gianni Altobelli
Executive Producer
Art Robinson
Executive Producer
Blair Ward
Executive Producer
Frank Grillo
Executive Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Executive Producer
Juan Miguel Azpiroz
Cinematographer
Jason Hellmann
Film Editing
Mitch Lee
Original Music
Amy A. Brewster
Production Design
Jayna Mansbridge
Costume Design
James Phillips
Art Director
Amber Humphries
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Full Review… Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Full Review… David Ehrlich indieWire Full Review… Matthew Monagle Austin Chronicle Full Review… Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture Full Review… Christy Lemire RogerEbert.com Full Review… Monica Castillo TheWrap Full Review… Dan Buffa KSDK News (St. Louis) Full Review… Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Full Review… Noah Berlatsky The Verge Full Review… Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Full Review… Shea Serrano The Ringer Full Review… Frank Ochieng ScreenAnarchy
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