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José Roberto Martínez
as Self - Mara Member
Silvia Portillo López
as Self - Mara Member
Ana Burgos Arévalo
as Self - Mara Member
José Luis Rosales
as Self - Mara Member
Jeaneth Ramírez Villacorta
as Self - Mara Member
Erik Palacio López
as Self - Mara Member
Cinthya Cuéllar López
as Self - Mara Member
Melvin Bonilla Hernández
as Self - Mara Member
José Hernández Guzmán
as Self - Mara Member
Daniel Ayala Gutiérrez
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Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes48
DirectorChristian Poveda
WritersChristian Poveda
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Crazy Life
About The Crazy Life
A documentary about the rival gangs Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, originating in Los Angeles but terrorizing El Salvador. It explores their origins as possible founding myths of organized crime in a globalized world.
Directed by Christian Poveda, The Crazy Life leans on a strong ensemble — José Roberto Martínez, Silvia Portillo López, Ana Burgos Arévalo — 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 documentary titles of 2008.
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