---
title: "El c\u00e1rtel"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/el-cartel-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17812
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# El cártel (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/el-cartel-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

El cártel is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A journalist confronts a former priest‑turned‑killer at the heart of Mexico’s drug empire."

### Why Watch
- Rare insight into Mexico’s drug trade
- Combines drama with thriller tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short 90‑minute runtime may limit depth
- Not rated, contains mature content
- Tone & Suitability: Features intense crime and violence, best suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, intense, political, thrilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/el-cartel-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian J. Bagley

## Key Cast Continuity

- **José Luis Franco** as *Angel Santana*
- **Frederick Stuart** as *Jules Land*
- **Mauricio Islas** as *Santos*
- **Tania Arredondo** as *Dolores Santana*
- **Howard Gibson** as *Vern*
- **Miguel Rodarte** as *Pancho*
- **Gustavo Sánchez Parra** as *Rojas*
- **Rafael Oliveira** as *Ned Constantine*
- **Alejandro de la Madrid** as *Officer Solana*
- **José Sefami** as *Don Amilkar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a business journalist who seeks an audience with a notorious Mexican drug cartel leader.

### Q: Who is the main character?
Jules Land, a naïve business journalist.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
Drama and thriller.

### Q: How long is the film?
Approximately 90 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
In 2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [El cártel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17812)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*