---
title: "Contrabando Humano"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/contrabando-humano-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 428731
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Contrabando Humano (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/contrabando-humano-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Contrabando Humano is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Action, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Brothers turn their trucking routes into a dangerous lifeline for migrants."

### Why Watch
- Intense road‑based action scenes
- Explores moral dilemmas of migrant smuggling
- Reflects 1980s Mexican cinema style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel uneven at times
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains gritty violence and mature themes, so it is best suited for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, action, drama, social

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot?
Two brothers who run a trucking business begin ferrying undocumented immigrants after rescuing them from a criminal gang.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action and drama film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released on February 16, 1982 in Mexico.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The narrative follows the brothers as they transport undocumented immigrants toward the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Contrabando Humano — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/428731)
- [Contrabando Humano (1982) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/contrabando-humano)
- [Contrabando humano (1982)](https://m.sms.cz/film/contrabando-humano)

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