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Race

Original title: Melting Pot
  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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CCH Pounder and Paul Rodriguez in Melting Pot (1998)
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An East L.A working stiff is bullied by his wife to run for a City Council position against a well-organized recognized political figure.An East L.A working stiff is bullied by his wife to run for a City Council position against a well-organized recognized political figure.An East L.A working stiff is bullied by his wife to run for a City Council position against a well-organized recognized political figure.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
117
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  • Director
    • Tom Musca
  • Writers
    • Mark Kemble
    • Tom Musca
  • Stars
    • Paul Rodriguez
    • CCH Pounder
    • Cliff Robertson
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  • Director
    • Tom Musca
  • Writers
    • Mark Kemble
    • Tom Musca
  • Stars
    • Paul Rodriguez
    • CCH Pounder
    • Cliff Robertson
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    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Paul Rodriguez
    Paul Rodriguez
    • Gustavo Alvarezas Gustavo Alvarez
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Lucinda Davisas Lucinda Davis
    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • Jack Durmannas Jack Durmann
    Una Damon
    Una Damon
    • Chungmi Kongas Chungmi Kong
    Annette Murphy
    • Reyna Álvarezas Reyna Álvarez
    Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez
    • Miguel Álvarezas Miguel Álvarez
    Lillian Hurst
    Lillian Hurst
    • Grandma Álvarezas Grandma Álvarez
    Peter Krause
    Peter Krause
    • Pedro Marineas Pedro Marine
    Danielle Nicolet
    Danielle Nicolet
    • Deuandraniceas Deuandranice
    Jude Herrera
    Jude Herrera
    • Doloresas Dolores
    • (as Jade Herrera)
    Winston J. Rocha
    • Carlosas Carlos
    • (as Winston Rocha)
    Corwin Moore
    • Tyroneas Tyrone
    Belinda Waymouth
    • Lena Warburtonas Lena Warburton
    Brian Poth
    Brian Poth
    • Walter Cahill Jr.as Walter Cahill Jr.
    Leticia Robles
    Leticia Robles
    • Latina Reporteras Latina Reporter
    Bruce Sabath
    Bruce Sabath
    • White Copas White Cop
    John Mooney
    • Walter Cahill Sr.as Walter Cahill Sr.
    • (as John C. Mooney)
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Moderatoras Moderator
    • Director
      • Tom Musca
    • Writers
      • Mark Kemble
      • Tom Musca
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    Storyline

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    An East L.A working stiff is bullied by his wife to run for a City Council position against a well-organized recognized political figure.
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements
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    • Connections
      References Batman (1966)

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    8/10
    A very well crafted movie...
    I was flipping channels and happened upon this little gem of a film. Paul Rodriguez gives a great performance, portraying a house painter who runs for City Council and gets a real taste of the political world. His opponent, CCH Pounder, is marvelous as a former radical turned world weary politician. Una Damon is great as the campaign manager and Cliff Robertson really gives a down to earth, understated performance as the retiring councilman Rodriguez and Pounder hope to replace. One note; when I saw the listing for this film it was titled "The Race".
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    • Nov 30, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Israel
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Afikim Productions
      • Intel
      • Melting Pot Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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