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El cártel (2009)
Based on Mexico's current criminal climate, EL CÁRTEL is a rare look into the values and practices of the world's most intriguing and enigmatic industry - the multi-billion dollar business of drug trafficking. When Jules Land, a naïve business journalist, approaches Mexico's most notorious drug cartel and requests an audience with its leader, a one-time-priest turned murderous cutthroat, he quickl
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Based on Mexico's current criminal climate, EL CÁRTEL is a rare look into the values and practices of the world's most intriguing and enigmatic industry - the multi-billion dollar business of drug trafficking. When Jules Land, a naïve business journalist, approaches Mexico's most notorious drug cartel and requests an audience with its leader, a one-time-priest turned murderous cutthroat, he quickl
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Brian J. Bagley
In Theaters:5/12/2009
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Runtime:90 minutes
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Cast
Brian J. Bagley
Director
José Luis Franco
Angel Santana
Frederick Stuart
Jules Land
Mauricio Islas
Santos
Tania Arredondo
Dolores Santana
Howard Gibson
Vern
Miguel Rodarte
Pancho
Gustavo Sánchez Parra
Rojas
Rafael Oliveira
Ned Constantine
Alejandro de la Madrid
Officer Solana
José Sefami
Don Amilkar
Hector Kotsifakis
Young Angel Santana
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