What is El cártel?
El cártel is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- May 12, 2009
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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El cártel is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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“A journalist confronts a former priest‑turned‑killer at the heart of Mexico’s drug empire.”
- Rare insight into Mexico’s drug trade
- Combines drama with thriller tension
- Short 90‑minute runtime may limit depth
- Not rated, contains mature content
Watch it if you’re drawn to gritty, real‑world crime dramas.
Features intense crime and violence, best suited for mature viewers.
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What is the film about?
It follows a business journalist who seeks an audience with a notorious Mexican drug cartel leader.
Who is the main character?
Jules Land, a naïve business journalist.
What genre does the film belong to?
Drama and thriller.
How long is the film?
Approximately 90 minutes.
When was the film released?
In 2009.