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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes15
DirectorAddison Randall
WritersAddison Randall, Raymond Martino
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEast L.A. Warriors
About East L.A. Warriors
As host of gladiator-style duels in which gangbangers battle to the death, East Los Angeles drug kingpin Chesare (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) capitalizes on gang antagonisms. But Chesare hasn't counted on the tactics of vengeance-minded Aurelio (Tony Bravo) and his sidekick Paulo (Kamar De Los Reyes). Vowing to fight without weapons, the determined duo stages a risky coup in the hopes of ending Chesare's reign of terror.
Directed by Addison Randall, East L.A. Warriors leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Bravo, Kamar de los Reyes, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1989.
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