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A patchwork of stories about various factions of the drug trade, including dealers, abusers and the law enforcement officials who pursue them. Mexican policeman Javier Rodriguez works on and around the border with his close friend and fellow policeman Manolo Sanchez, under Mexico's number one crime fighter, General Salazar. Confronted with temptations of power and money, Javier resists them but... See Full Description
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Drama, Thriller, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 27 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 27, 2000 LA/NY |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for pervasive drug content, strong language, violence and some sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Gramercy Pictures/USA Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$124,107,476 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Cranky Critic,
"A finely made film." Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"... an intelligent and dynamic piece of filmmaking that ultimately adds up to less than the sum of its parts." Full Review...
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Daily Herald,
(grade: B+) "...electrifying..." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: A) "...outta sight..." Full Review...
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