Tio's Game
“In the Barrio the game is for keeps.”
Synopsis
Guns. Drugs. Violence. Gangs. Murder. The story of what happens when a young man trades his hopes and dreams for vengeance. To save his brother from the clutches of their drug-dealing uncle and a rival drug gang, Juan must make the ultimate sacrifice. Once Juan picks up his first gun, his plans of college, a girlfriend, and a future vanish as he becomes consumed by the darker side of the life his is fighting against. This is a GAME where you either win or lose your life!
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January 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Buitron
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Carlos Buitron
- Original Title
- Tio's Game
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Condne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Buitron
Juan Carlos Buitron
Kevin B. Chatham
Juan Carlos Buitron, John J. Condne III, Thomas A. Juarez
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Carlos Buitron
Director
Juan Carlos Buitron
Writer
John J. Condne III
Producer
Thomas A. Juarez
Producer
Kevin B. Chatham
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tio's Game
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What is Tio's Game about?
Guns. Drugs. Violence. Gangs. Murder. The story of what happens when a young man trades his hopes and dreams for vengeance. To save his brother from the clutches of their drug-dealing uncle and a rival drug gang, Juan must make the ultimate sacrifice. Once Juan picks up his first gun, his plans of college, a girlfriend, and a future vanish as he becomes consumed by the darker side of the life his is fighting against. This is a GAME where you either win or lose your life!
Who directed Tio's Game?
Tio's Game was directed by Juan Carlos Buitron.
Who stars in Tio's Game?
The principal cast of Tio's Game includes Felipe Camacho, Heather Witt, Juan Carlos Buitron, Jon Arndt, Mark Scibor.
When was Tio's Game released and how long is it?
Tio's Game was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tio's Game?
Tio's Game holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).