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Zoot Suit (1981)

R  103 min  -  Drama | Musical   -  January 1982 (USA)
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A kind of musical accompanying the story of the early 1940's and the effect that the "zoot suit" (a man's suit of long jacket and pegged pants... See full summary »

Director:

Luis Valdez

Writer:

Luis Valdez (play)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Valdez Daniel Valdez ...
Henry Reyna
Edward James Olmos ...
El Pachuco
Charles Aidman Charles Aidman ...
George Shearer
Tyne Daly ...
Alice Bloomfield
John Anderson John Anderson ...
Judge F.W. Charles
Abel Franco Abel Franco ...
Enrique
Mike Gomez Mike Gomez ...
Joey / Jose Torres
Alma Martinez ...
Lupe (as Alma Rosa Martínez)
Francis X. McCarthy Francis X. McCarthy ...
Press (as Frank McCarthy)
Lupe Ontiveros ...
Dolores
Ed Peck Ed Peck ...
Lieutenant Edwards
Robert Phalen Robert Phalen ...
District Attorney
Tony Plana ...
Rudy
Rose Portillo Rose Portillo ...
Della
Marco Rodríguez ...
Smiley / Ismael Torres
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Storyline

A kind of musical accompanying the story of the early 1940's and the effect that the "zoot suit" (a man's suit of long jacket and pegged pants, always worn with a long keychain that looped almost to the ankle.... the rebellious fashion of young men) had on the morals and attitudes of the people of that era. Written by BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>  

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Chicanos Story See more »

Filming Locations:

Prescott, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$63,356 (USA) (4 October 1981) (57 Screens)

Gross:

$3,256,082 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Sensurround

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Robert Beltran's film debut. See more »

Quotes

Henry Reyna: My worst enemy, my best friend... myself...
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Crazy Credits

The film opens with the 1940's Universal logo. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Handball"
Performed by Edward James Olmos and the Zoot Suiterettes See more »