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El Cortez (2006)

R  94 min  -  Drama | Thriller   -  27 January 2007 (Hungary)
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A man just released from a mental institution gets involved in a gold mine scheme while trying to avoid the cops, a wrathful drug dealer, and a sultry femme fatale.

Director:

Stephen Purvis

Writer:

Chris Haddock

Stars:

Lou Diamond Phillips, Bruce Weitz and Glenn Plummer
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lou Diamond Phillips ...
Bruce Weitz ...
Glenn Plummer ...
Tracy Middendorf ...
James McDaniel ...
Peter Onorati ...
Shelley Malil ...
Prison Doctor
David Johann David Johann ...
Prison Guard
Robin Adair ...
Cecile
Kathleen LaGue ...
Waitress
Joseph Griffin ...
Frank
Deborah Cresswell ...
Hotel Clerk
Edoardo Ballerini ...
Roy Morrison
Josh Estrada ...
Sam
Pat Crawford Brown ...
Helena
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Storyline

A man just released from a mental institution gets involved in a gold mine scheme while trying to avoid the cops, a wrathful drug dealer, and a sultry femme fatale.

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Plot Keywords:

Gold Mine | Male Full Frontal Nudity | Neo Noir | Independent Film

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Come to a place where secrets lie. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality, some violence and drug content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Hungary) See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Three-Four Productions LLC See more »
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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Arnie: Junkie fever. Just think of it like you do Theda. Can't get enough, even when you got her. Theda's in your blood. Dreamland, Manny... You know where that is? You can think things, see things that are real. But they're not real... like a waking nightmare.
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This movie is dedicated to people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders See more »