North by El Norte
Synopsis
A Mexican man (Uncle John) played by (Danny Trejo) seeks to avenge his brothers murder when he attempts to cross the US/Mexican border. (Bondo) (Uncle John's nephew) played by (Douglas Spain) attempts at completing his fathers journey North. "A bad Tijuana cop" harasses Bondo's and his many attempts at crossing. Bond's cousin Maria (Patricia Rey) is forced into a relationship with the cop and wants out. Bondo, to be successful at a home made flying machine, he lands at Santa Monica pier California. Bondo gets caught and brought back to the bad TJ cop where he forces him to be a drug mule. Uncle John gets word and seek his final avenge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Christensen
- Original Title
- North by El Norte
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
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What is North by El Norte about?
A Mexican man (Uncle John) played by (Danny Trejo) seeks to avenge his brothers murder when he attempts to cross the US/Mexican border. (Bondo) (Uncle John's nephew) played by (Douglas Spain) attempts at completing his fathers journey North. "A bad Tijuana cop" harasses Bondo's and his many attempts at crossing. Bond's cousin Maria (Patricia Rey) is forced into a relationship with the cop and wants out. Bondo, to be successful at a home made flying machine, he lands at Santa Monica pier California. Bondo gets caught and brought back to the bad TJ cop where he forces him to be a drug mule. Uncle John gets word and seek his final avenge.
Who directed North by El Norte?
North by El Norte was directed by Mark Christensen.
Who stars in North by El Norte?
The principal cast of North by El Norte includes Danny Trejo, Douglas Spain, Patricia Rae, Julian Scott Urena, Richard Azurdia.
When was North by El Norte released and how long is it?
North by El Norte was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.