Summaries

After being deported back to Mexico, a man has no choice but to join the vicious drug cartel that has corrupted his hometown in order to survive.

Benjamin Garcia--Benny--is deported from the United States. Back home and against a bleak picture, Benny gets involved in the narco business, and for the first time in his life he is surrounded by success, money, women, violence, and fun. But too soon he discovers that criminal life does not always keep its promises. This epic black comedy about the world of the Mafia and organized crime helps the viewer understand what everybody is asking: What is happening in Mexico today?—El Cochiloco

Details

Keywords
  • female nudity
  • sex scene
  • profanity
  • assassination
  • deportee
Genres
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Western
Release date Sep 2, 2010
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) NC-17
Countries of origin Mexico
Language English Spanish
Filming locations San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Production companies Bandidos Films Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE) Foprocine

Box office

Gross worldwide $6703873

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 29m
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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