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El Chicano 2019

“Myth. Legend. Hero.”

Status
Released
Runtime
148 minutes
Director
Ben Hernandez Bray
Network
WarParty Films
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player
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★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 88 votes Drama Released
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★ 6.6/10
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What is El Chicano?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "El Chicano" (2019). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2019
Status
Released
Runtime
148 minutes
Release date
May 3, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
WarParty Films
Revenue
$1,370,000
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 88 votes
Episode runtime
~148 minutes
Status
Released
Network
WarParty Films
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Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "El Chicano" (2019).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: El Chicano.
Release Year/Dates: 2018 (Wikipedia/IMDb), 2019 (TMDB/NBC News). US release date 05/03/2019.
Genre: Drama, American superhero film.
Director: Ben Hernandez Bray.
Writers: Ben Hernandez Bray and Joe Carnahan.
Cast: Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, George Lopez. Described as an all-Latino/all-Hispanic cast.
Plot: Twin brothers from East L.A./East Los Angeles choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law.
Runtime: 2h 28m.
Context: Independent film, first Latino superhero picture with an all-Hispanic cast.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
El Chicano is a superhero film. It was directed by Ben Hernandez Bray.

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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is El Chicano worth watching?

El Chicano holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 88 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie El Chicano and when was it released?

El Chicano is a feature film with a runtime of 148 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

Who directed El Chicano?

El Chicano was directed by Ben Hernandez Bray.

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