East L.A. Warriors (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1989, East L.A. Warriors is an action and drama film directed by Addison Randall, running about 86 minutes. “In East L.A. There Are No Laws, There is Only Survival” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As host of gladiator-style duels in which gangbangers battle to the death, East Los Angeles drug kingpin Chesare (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) capitalizes on gang antagonisms. But Chesare hasn't counted on the tactics of vengeance-minded Aurelio (Tony Bravo) and his sidekick Paulo (Kamar De Los Reyes). Vowing to fight without weapons, the determined duo stages a risky coup in the hopes of ending Chesare's reign of terror.
Who’s in it. East L.A. Warriors stars Tony Bravo as Aurelo, Kamar de los Reyes as Paulo, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Chesare and Sabino Villa Lobos as Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, East L.A. Warriors has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East L.A. Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of East L.A. Warriors tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East L.A. Warriors (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for East L.A. Warriors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is East L.A. Warriors worth watching?
- East L.A. Warriors holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East L.A. Warriors?
- East L.A. Warriors stars Tony Bravo, Kamar de los Reyes, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Sabino Villa Lobos and Jastereo Coviare.
- When was East L.A. Warriors released?
- East L.A. Warriors was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.