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La Cucaracha (1998)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   23 April 1999 (USA)
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A desperate writer fights for survival when the Mexican mob involves him in murder.

Director:

Jack Perez

Writer:

James McManus

Stars:

Eric Roberts, Joaquim de Almeida and Victor Rivers
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Roberts ...
Joaquim de Almeida ...
Victor Rivers ...
Herberto Ortega
James McManus ...
Louis Graves
Tara Crespo ...
Lourdes Aguirre
Michael Peña ...
Orderly
Enrique Rinaldo Enrique Rinaldo ...
Manuel
Aixa Maldonado ...
Woman Patient
Ana Mercedes ...
Hotel Proprietor
Felicia Kamriani ...
Louis' Wife (as Felicia Khoja)
Armando José Durán Armando José Durán ...
Federale (as Armando Jose Duran)
Alejandro Patino ...
Fruit Vendor
Fred Herrera Fred Herrera ...
Los Trovadores Mariachi Band Member
Felipe De La Rosa Felipe De La Rosa ...
Los Trovadores Mariachi Band Member
Anselmo Rivera Anselmo Rivera ...
Los Trovadores Mariachi Band Member
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Storyline

A desperate writer fights for survival when the Mexican mob involves him in murder.

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Plot Keywords:

Writer | Murder | Mexican | Mexican Noir | Stabbing  | See more »

Taglines:

To live the life he's always dreamed of he'll have to do the unthinkable. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Botcsinálta bérgyilkos See more »

Filming Locations:

Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$14,692 (USA) (25 April 1999) (11 Screens)

Gross:

$32,142 (USA) (30 May 1999)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

7.23 Productions, Flashpoint (I), White Rose See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

James McManus' initial plan for the story was based on the idea of a man in a wheelchair rolling down a hill with guns blazing, akin to John Wayne in True Grit. See more »

Soundtracks

"La Paloma"
Traditional Ethnic Source Music Arranged and Produced by Fred Herrera
Performed by Los Trovadores See more »