Cartel
Synopsis
Chuck Taylor is a charter pilot who unknowingly smuggles cocaine for the Cartel into the U.S. Unfortunately he is captured by the feds. Ironically, so is Tony King, boss of the Cartel. The two are placed in the same cell, and a relentless battle of wills begins. King even has Taylor's family executed from behind bars. When King escapes from the prison, Taylor takes that as his cue to do likewise. He hunts down the members of the Cartel one by one, and gets vengeance for his loved ones in this ultra violent and bloody action flick.
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Cartel 1990 (con Miles O'Keefe) Trailer VHS
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-02
Top Cast
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Miles O'Keeffe
Chuck Taylor
Don Stroud
Tony King
Crystal Carson
Donna Grey
Suzee Slater
Nancy
Gregory Scott Cummins
Rivera
Marc Fiorini
Camarillo
Gary Littlejohn
Clark
Sal Lopez
Steve Rodriguez / Bill Matthews
William Smith
Mason
Reggie De Morton
William
Yvette Buchanan
Betty
John Stewart
Garcia
Solly Marx
DEA Smith
Bradley Pierce
Tommy (uncredited)
Mickey Morton
Coleman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Stewart
- Original Score
- Rick Krizman
- Original Title
- Cartel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Stewart
Rick Krizman
Thomas L. Callaway
Terry J. Chiappe
Department Leadership Roster
John Stewart
Director
Rick Krizman
Original Music Composer
Thomas L. Callaway
Director of Photography
Terry J. Chiappe
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cartel
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What is Cartel about?
Chuck Taylor is a charter pilot who unknowingly smuggles cocaine for the Cartel into the U.S. Unfortunately he is captured by the feds. Ironically, so is Tony King, boss of the Cartel. The two are placed in the same cell, and a relentless battle of wills begins. King even has Taylor's family executed from behind bars. When King escapes from the prison, Taylor takes that as his cue to do likewise. He hunts down the members of the Cartel one by one, and gets vengeance for his loved ones in this ultra violent and bloody action flick.
Who directed Cartel?
Cartel was directed by John Stewart.
Who stars in Cartel?
The principal cast of Cartel includes Miles O'Keeffe, Don Stroud, Crystal Carson, Suzee Slater, Gregory Scott Cummins.
When was Cartel released and how long is it?
Cartel was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Cartel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cartel was composed by Rick Krizman.