Once Upon a Time in the Hood
“You live by the streets. You die by the streets”
Synopsis
In the gang infested neighborhoods nearby Chicago's Little Village, Raul follows in the footsteps of his older brother Freddy. Raul's destiny as a member of the Latin Crowns street gang seems predetermined, but when he falls in love with an innocent young woman and his brother is shot under questionable circumstances, Raul decides to leave the gang. This quest to go straight becomes more and more difficult as he finds himself entangled with the newest member of the gang, and as the violence of their day to day life on the street intensifies. When the gang begins to fall apart around him, Raul's loyalty is questioned on every front and he becomes caught in the middle of a spiraling series of events that jeopardize every aspect of his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Frausto
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in the Hood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Frausto
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Frausto
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in the Hood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in the Hood about?
In the gang infested neighborhoods nearby Chicago's Little Village, Raul follows in the footsteps of his older brother Freddy. Raul's destiny as a member of the Latin Crowns street gang seems predetermined, but when he falls in love with an innocent young woman and his brother is shot under questionable circumstances, Raul decides to leave the gang. This quest to go straight becomes more and more difficult as he finds himself entangled with the newest member of the gang, and as the violence of their day to day life on the street intensifies. When the gang begins to fall apart around him, Raul's loyalty is questioned on every front and he becomes caught in the middle of a spiraling series of events that jeopardize every aspect of his life.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Hood?
Once Upon a Time in the Hood was directed by Juan Frausto.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Hood?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in the Hood includes Eric Avilés, Michael Cortez, Christina De Leon, Rosa Isela Frausto, Wendy George.
When was Once Upon a Time in the Hood released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in the Hood was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.