Chapo: El Escape Del Siglo 2016
What is Chapo: El Escape Del Siglo?
The film "Chapo: El Escape Del Siglo" is a 2016 thriller, action, adventure, and crime movie. It is set in a Mexican prison, where a famous drug kingpin escapes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 15, 2016
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Mexico
- Genres
- Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime
- Updated
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The film "Chapo: El Escape Del Siglo" is a 2016 thriller, action, adventure, and crime movie. It is set in a Mexican prison, where a famous drug kingpin escapes. This event prompts a response from the Mexican president, who wants the kingpin recaptured. In contrast, the U.S. government has a different objective regarding the escaped kingpin. The movie explores the consequences of the kingpin's escape and the differing goals of the Mexican and U.S. governments. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A notorious drug lord breaks out, sparking a high‑stakes chase between Mexico and the U.S.”
- Intense cat‑and‑mouse chase
- Gripping political stakes
- Fast‑paced action
- Limited character depth
- Predictable plot turns
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced political thrillers about crime and international pursuit.
Contains violence and themes of drug trafficking, suitable for mature audiences.
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What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as thriller, action, adventure, and crime.
Who is the central figure the story follows?
The plot centers on a famous drug kingpin who escapes from prison.
What is the main conflict in the film?
The escaped kingpin is pursued by the Mexican president who wants him jailed and the U.S. government that wants him dead.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released on 15 January 2016 in Mexico.