Summary
Based on Mexico's current criminal climate, EL CÁRTEL is a rare look into the values and practices of the world's most intriguing and enigmatic industry - the multi-billion dollar business of drug trafficking. When Jules Land, a naïve business journalist, approaches Mexico's most notorious drug cartel and requests an audience with its leader, a one-time-priest turned murderous cutthroat, he quickl
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Public viewing safe
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most dramas, −19 min on the typical 109
typical 10990Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
2009
May 12, 2009
17 years ago
Genres
DramaThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
SpanishMade in
Mexico
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceIntense
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesIntense
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
15 people
- JLJosé Luis FrancoAngel Santana
- FSFrederick StuartJules Land
Mauricio IslasSantos- TATania ArredondoDolores Santana
- HGHoward GibsonVern
Miguel RodartePancho
Gustavo Sánchez ParraRojas- RORafael OliveiraNed Constantine
Alejandro de la MadridOfficer Solana
José SefamiDon Amilkar
Hector KotsifakisYoung Angel Santana- TMTom MartinoTom Donaldson
Humberto ElizondoPedro Santana
Khotan FernándezCaronte
Alfonso DosalYoung Santos
Directing · 1
- Brian J. Bagley Director
Writing · 1
- Brian J. Bagley Writer
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