Mexican Gangster
Synopsis
Johnny Sun is a Mexican American with a white mother and Mexican dad. He witnesses his parents murder and gets his revenge years later, leading to a hard life as a gangster in drugs and smuggling. He tries to keep his borther from the life and finds himself fending for his own life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damian Chapa
- Screenplay & Story
- Damian Chapa
- Original Title
- Mexican Gangster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $1M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damian Chapa
Damian Chapa
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Damian Chapa
Director
Damian Chapa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Gangster
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What is Mexican Gangster about?
Johnny Sun is a Mexican American with a white mother and Mexican dad. He witnesses his parents murder and gets his revenge years later, leading to a hard life as a gangster in drugs and smuggling. He tries to keep his borther from the life and finds himself fending for his own life.
Who directed Mexican Gangster?
Mexican Gangster was directed by Damian Chapa.
Who stars in Mexican Gangster?
The principal cast of Mexican Gangster includes Damian Chapa, John Loretto, Monica Ramon.
When was Mexican Gangster released and how long is it?
Mexican Gangster was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.