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East L.A. Warriors (1989)

1989-10-16 · 1h 26m · EN
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In East L.A. There Are No Laws, There is Only Survival

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.

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Raymond MartinoWriterAddison RandallDirector, Writer

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Tony BravoTony BravoAureloKamar de los ReyesKamar de los ReyesPauloLawrence Hilton-JacobsLawrence Hilton-JacobsChesareSabino Villa LobosSabino Villa LobosHectorJastereo CoviareJastereo CoviareStoneJames DelasandroJames DelasandroEddieDiane HeydenDiane HeydenCarmenDan MoreauDan MoreauMiguelDebra Lee GiomettiDebra Lee GiomettiMariaWilliam SmithWilliam SmithMartelliTau LogoTau LogoBodyguard 1Jack RubioJack RubioLobo 1

Keywords

GladiatorMixed martial artsGang violenceStreetfighting

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · DramaTheme affinityGladiator · Mixed Martial Arts · Gang ViolenceDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortDirector preference360616Actor preference111999 · 546625 · 212058

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Frequently asked questions about East L.A. Warriors

What is East L.A. Warriors 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.

How long is East L.A. Warriors?

East L.A. Warriors has a runtime of 86 minutes.