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EL NARCO (Past Film)
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Completed - SPANISH - Comedy, Drama

Log Line

El Benny's rags to riches rise is about to take a violent detour...

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2011 (Premiere)
  • AFM 2011 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2010

Director(s) : Luis ESTRADA
Writer(s) : Luis ESTRADA
Cast : Damian ALCAZAR, Joaquin COSIO, Ernesto Gomez CRUZ, Maria ROJO

Synopsis

Mexico today: A world where the cartels are a tragic reality, and violence is a part of daily life. Deported after 20 years as an illegal in the USA, Benny Garcia returns to the tranquility of his sleepy rural town...or so he thinks. Much has changed, and opportunities to earn an honest living are few. With limited options before him, "El Benny" reluctantly joins his boyhood friend, working for the ruthless Don Jose and the Reyes gang. As the rewards from the narcotic trade come his way - money, women, respect - El Benny is swept along in the current of corruption and endless violence. But the life of a "Narco" has no future. Jealousy, a misstep, betrayal...all can bring about a sudden downfall. Once in, there's only one road out, on a path paved with pain, destruction, and death. Benny's rags to riches rise is about to take a violent detour...

Production

Country(ies) : MEXICO


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