Illegal Tender

2007, Action, 1h 47m

48 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Lackluster acting and a ridiculous plot make the over-the-top Illegal Tender an unrealistic bust. Read critic reviews

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Wilson De Leon Jr. (Rick Gonzalez) is a young man with a bright future; he is enrolled in college, and has a mother (Wanda De Jesus) and girlfriend who adore him. When an enemy from his mother's past tracks them down, Wilson and his mother must join forces to protect their loved ones and avenge the murder of his father.
  • Rating:
    R (Violence|Some Sexuality|Language)
  • Genre:
    Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Franc. Reyes
  • Producer:
    John Singleton
  • Writer:
    Franc. Reyes
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $3.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Rick Gonzalez
Wilson De Leon, Jr.
Wanda De Jesus
Millie
Dania Ramirez
Ana
Tego Calderón
Choco
Gary Perez
Javier Cordero
Zulay Henao
Mora
Benny Nieves
Ralph
Antonio Ortiz
Randy
Franc. Reyes
Director
Franc. Reyes
Writer
John Singleton
Producer
Dwight Williams
Executive Producer
Preston L. Holmes
Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for Illegal Tender

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Audience Reviews for Illegal Tender

  • Jun 12, 2011
    Wilson Deleon Jr. (Rick Gonzalez) is the son of a slain drug dealer, whose killers still have every intention of wiping out the rest of the Deleon family 20 plus years later. After his family's location is discovered, Wilson is thrust into a situation in which he must leave his home and adoring girl friend and confront his assailants while learning more about the father he never knew. Wanda De Jesus plays the woman protecting her children who just happens to know how to shoot and will do anything to protect her children. It's finally time to take action and now, they're done running.
    Deb S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 29, 2009
    Surprisingly decent. I was gung-ho to see this film because I know so little about Afro-Latin culture, so to see it get its shine in American film was a treat
    Remi L Super Reviewer
  • Oct 28, 2008
    Actually a good film, a little lacking in the acting area at times though.
    Chosen 7 Super Reviewer
  • Jun 11, 2008
    okay action was real cool
    khalvic b Super Reviewer
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