The Crazy Life
La vida loca
“The struggle between the two major gangs.”
Synopsis
A documentary about the rival gangs Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, originating in Los Angeles but terrorizing El Salvador. It explores their origins as possible founding myths of organized crime in a globalized world.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →José Roberto Martínez
Self - Mara Member
Silvia Portillo López
Self - Mara Member
Ana Burgos Arévalo
Self - Mara Member
José Luis Rosales
Self - Mara Member
Jeaneth Ramírez Villacorta
Self - Mara Member
Erik Palacio López
Self - Mara Member
Cinthya Cuéllar López
Self - Mara Member
Melvin Bonilla Hernández
Self - Mara Member
José Hernández Guzmán
Self - Mara Member
Daniel Ayala Gutiérrez
Self - Mara Member
Carlos Armando Molina
Self - Mara Member
César Hernández Escalante
Self - Mara Member
Edwin Antonio Llanes
Self - Mara Member
Fabio Arévalo Rodríguez
Self - Mara Member
Luis Romero Gavidia
Self - Homies Unidos Member
José Heriberto Enríquez
Self - Homies Unidos Member
Miriam Cabezas Miranda
Self - Homies Unidos Member
José Rosa Laguardia
Self - Physician
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Poveda
- Original Score
- Sebastián Rocca
- Original Title
- La vida loca
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, Mexico, El Salvador
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Aquelarre Servicios Cinematograficos, Canal 22, Canal+, CNC, El Caiman, Eurimages, La Femme Endormie, Programa Ibermedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Poveda
Sebastián Rocca
Mercedes Alted
Thomas Saignes, Carole Solive
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Poveda
Director
Sebastián Rocca
Original Music Composer
Mercedes Alted
Editor
Carole Solive
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crazy Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crazy Life about?
A documentary about the rival gangs Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, originating in Los Angeles but terrorizing El Salvador. It explores their origins as possible founding myths of organized crime in a globalized world.
Who directed The Crazy Life?
The Crazy Life was directed by Christian Poveda.
Who stars in The Crazy Life?
The principal cast of The Crazy Life includes José Roberto Martínez, Silvia Portillo López, Ana Burgos Arévalo, José Luis Rosales, Jeaneth Ramírez Villacorta.
When was The Crazy Life released and how long is it?
The Crazy Life was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crazy Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crazy Life was composed by Sebastián Rocca.