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Born in East L.A. (1987) -- Rudy finds himself in a Mexican prison with some eager cell mates.
Born in East L.A. (1987) -- Rudy coordinates a border crossing like a football play.
Born in East L.A. (1987) -- Rudy teaches some locals how to act like a 'vato.'
Born in East L.A. (1987) -- Rudy makes an attempt at removing an inmate's tattoo.

Overview

User Rating:
5.3/10   2,342 votes
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Director:
Cheech Marin
Writer:
Cheech Marin (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
21 August 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
This time Cheech is not just on the wrong side of the law. He's on the wrong side of the line. more
Plot:
Rudy is an American of Mexican descent who is caught up in an immigration raid on a factory. Deported to Mexico as an illegal immigrant... more | add synopsis
Awards:
4 wins more
User Comments:
My fave movie with Cheech Marin! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Cheech Marin ... Rudy

Paul Rodriguez ... Javier
Daniel Stern ... Jimmy
Kamala Lopez ... Dolores

Jan-Michael Vincent ... McCalister
Lupe Ontiveros ... Rudy's mother
Urbanie Lucero ... Rudy's sister
Chastity Ayala ... Rudy's niece
David Perez ... Rudy's nephew
Neith Hunter ... Marcie
Larry Blackmon ... Slick dude
Tito Larriva ... Oscar
Geoffrey Rivas ... Immigration Aide (as Geoff Rivas)
Eddie Barth ... Lester
Miguel Delgado ... José
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Additional Details

Runtime:
85 min | USA:93 min (TV version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
UK:15 | USA:R | Iceland:L
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
Clear Type more

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Trivia:
According to Tommy Chong's book "Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography", Cheech Marin offered him a cameo in the film. Chong says he turned it down because he was upset that Marin was doing a film on his own. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Rudy is working as a tattoo artist, four "bullet hole" tattoos suddenly appear on his client's forehead near the end of the scene. more
Quotes:
Rudy: Hey Miester! I like your sister. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Demented Top 20 Video Countdown (1988) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Purple Haze more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
My fave movie with Cheech Marin!, 22 February 2000
7/10
Author: Mark-371 from Nova Scotia, Canada

Excellent Movie! Cheech is sent to a factory full of illegal immigrants to pick up his cousin "Javier". When he gets there, a pile of cops come in a arrest the immigrants. They think cheech is one of them, and they send him to mexico. If he had only took his wallet with him, he wouldn't have been sent down south. I read all the reviews and most people didn't like this film, but i think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread! The best part of the movie is when he tells the prison guard, Phil,says "Rudy, you still owe me $100!" Cheech says "Yeah, Heres one of them, F**K YOU!" (I wish IMDb allowed curse words!) This gets a 7/10. It's worth your money!

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