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Tio's Game (2003)
Guns. Drugs. Violence. Gangs. Murder. The story of what happens when a young man trades his hopes and dreams for vengeance. To save his brother from the clutches of their drug-dealing uncle and a rival drug gang, Juan must make the ultimate sacrifice. Once Juan picks up his first gun, his plans of college, a girlfriend, and a future vanish as he becomes consumed by the darker side of the life his is fighting against. This is a GAME where you either win or lose your life!
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Guns. Drugs. Violence. Gangs. Murder. The story of what happens when a young man trades his hopes and dreams for vengeance. To save his brother from the clutches of their drug-dealing uncle and a rival drug gang, Juan must make the ultimate sacrifice. Once Juan picks up his first gun, his plans of college, a girlfriend, and a future vanish as he becomes consumed by the darker side of the life his is fighting against. This is a GAME where you either win or lose your life!
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Crime
Written By:Juan Carlos Buitron
In Theaters:1/7/2003
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Condne
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