Trailer
Summary
Raymond Avila is an ex-gang member trying to build a future. His kid brother Chuco is a sullen low-rider still caught up in the life. Despite their differences, their family bond is strong. But that bond is violently tested when rivals challenge Chuco's gang and ignite a neighborhood war.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 42 min
A typical length for dramas, −7 min on the typical 109
typical 109102Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 7 countries
Released
1979
March 23, 1979
47 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
SpanishMade in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
44 people
Richard YniguezRaymond Avila
Danny De La PazChuco Avila
Marta DuBoisShady Landeros- JVJames VictorGil Moreno
Betty CarvalhoMrs. Avila
Carmen ZapataMrs. Landeros
Victor MillanMr. Landeros
Gary Carlos CervantesBig Happy
Daniel ZacapaErnie
Natasha RyanLittle Girl- JCJerado CarmonaWolf
- JAJesse AragonCasper
Robert CovarrubiasToby- EEEliseo EstradaHopper
- MMMary McFerrenReceptionist
- DMDawson MaysJerry Werner
- MVMarlina VegaLittle Girl's Sister
Carmen FilpiMr. Diaz- JDJoseph D. PiñaPriest
- RGRita GomezToby's Mother
Harry CaesarGuard in Juvenile Hall- BCBilly CardenasMotel Manager
- JVJerry VelascoMotel Resident
- ASAl StelloneSheriff
Directing · 3
- Michael Pressman Director
- Ramiro Jaloma Assistant Director
- Rafael Elortegui Second Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Desmond Nakano Writer
- Michael Scheff Writer, Additional Writing
Production · 3
- Tony Bill Executive Producer
- Bill Benenson Producer
- Vivian McRae Casting
Camera · 4
- John Bailey Director of Photography
- Steve Yaconelli Camera Operator
- Joseph D. Steuben Camera Operator
- Marlin Hall Key Grip
Editing · 1
- Richard Halsey Editor
Sound · 7
- Lalo Schifrin Original Music Composer, Conductor
- Les Fresholtz Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Michael Minkler Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Arthur Piantadosi Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Don Merritt Boom Operator
- Robert Gravenor Sound Mixer
Art · 2
- Jackson De Govia Production Design
- Peg Cummings Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Wes Dawn Makeup Artist
- Judith A. Cory Hairstylist
- Tim McNalley Makeup Artist
Lighting · 1
- Ronald W. McLeish Gaffer
Other crew · 6
- John Escobar Stunts, Stunt Coordinator
- Thomas Rosales Jr. Stunts
- Rick Sawaya Stunts
- Phil Cory Special Effects
- Sorin Serene Pricopie Stunts
- John Nowak Stunts
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