Piñero

2001, Biography/Drama, 1h 43m

60 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Though Bratt is great in the title role, the biopic itself is messy and Piñero grows tiresome. Read critic reviews

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"Piñero" tells the story of the turbulent and creative life of a Latino icon, the poet-playwright-actor Miguel Piñero (Benjamin Bratt), whose urban poetry is recognized as a precursor to rap and hip-hop. Piñero became a hero to many in both the theatrical and Latino worlds. But the resulting notoriety and fame was too much for the Latino bad-boy genius who died a premature death in 1988. His legend lives on.
  • Rating:
    R (Drug Use|Strong Language|Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Biography, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Leon Ichaso
  • Producer:
    John Penotti, Fisher Stevens, Tim Williams
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $302.3K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Miramax Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

Cast & Crew

Benjamin Bratt
Miguel Piñero
Giancarlo Esposito
Miguel Algarin
Talisa Soto
Sugar
Nelson Vasquez
Tito
Michael Irby
Reinaldo Povod
Michael Wright
Edgar
Rita Moreno
Miguel's Mother
Jaime Sanchez
Miguel's Father
Rome Neal
Jake
Mandy Patinkin
Joseph Papp
Oscar Colon
Bodega Man
Miriam Cruz
Bodega Woman
Sophia Domoulin
Shooting Gallery Woman
Robert Klein
Doctor
Gilbert Callazo
Miguel (as teen)
Samuel Bruce Campbell
Short Eyes Cop
Loraine Velez
Tutu
Griffin Dunne
Agent
Fisher Stevens
Public Theatre Cashier
Ray Santiago
Willie
Leon Ichaso
Director
Kathy DeMarco
Co-Executive Producer
Jamie Gordon
Co-Producer
John Leguizamo
Co-Executive Producer
John Penotti
Producer
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Tim Williams
Producer
Bradley Yonover
Executive Producer
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Claudio Chea
Cinematographer
Abe Schrager
Cinematographer
David Tedeschi
Film Editing
Sandra Hernandez
Costume Design
Mary Cook
Key Hair Stylist
Evelyne Noraz
Key Makeup Artist
Charlynne Hopson
Location Manager
Anthony V. Pettine
Script Supervisor
Susan Ogu
Set Decoration
Eric Friedewald
Set Dresser
Glen Trotiner
First Assistant Director
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