Zoot Suit (1981)

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Based on a 1940s Los Angeles murder trial, this film follows the case of members of a Mexican-American gang, led by Henry Reyna (Daniel Valdez), as they are tried and sentenced to San Quentin for a murder they may not have committed. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

Starring:: Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, (more)

Director(s):: Luis Valdez

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD | Digital SD
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Synopsis of Zoot Suit

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 104 mins

Complete Cast of Zoot Suit

Daniel Valdez - Henry Reyna
Charles Aidman - George
John Anderson - Judge
Mike Gomez - Joey
Lupe Ontiveros - Dolores
Tony Plana - Rudy
Bob Basso - Baliff
Diane Rodriguez - Stenographer
Dennis Stewart - Swabbie
Luis Manuel - Cholo
Duke Stroud - Guard
Kelly Ward - Tommy
Kurtwood Smith - Sgt. Smith
Kim Miyori - Manchuka
Angela Moya - Bertha
Alma Martinez - Lupe

Edward James Olmos - El Pachuco
Tyne Daly - Alice
Abel Franco - Enrique
Frank McCarthy - Press
Ed Peck - Lt. Edwards
Rose Portillo - Della
Julio Medina - His Father
Geno Silva - Galindo
James Hogan - Shore Patrol
Alma Beltran - His Mother
Robert Beltran - Lowrider
Socorro Valdez - His Girl Friend
Marco Rodriguez - Smiley
Robert Phalen - DA
Sal Lopez - Hobo

Director(s):: Luis Valdez

Writer(s):: Luis Valdez

Producer(s):: Moctesuma Esparza, Peter Burrell, Robert Katz

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Violence, Adult Language, Not For Children, Adult Situations)

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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	Consuelo V.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed this play in a movie format. It had some great music and some over the top outfits that gave it a great vibe. Edward James Olmos is creepy and magnetic in this, it's hard to take your eyes off him! It get's a little slow and drawn out in the middle but kind of provocative and dramatic in the end.

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	Arturo M.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

In a Class by itself - cast, music, script, Director the finest available for its time 1981 -- Olmos rules !! -an awesome time to be a Puchuko --Orale Guey ..

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	Amy W.

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A brilliant play within a film. When that style is done well, it's magic. Amazing acting and directing. I wish I'd been able to see the stage production. I didn't know about this trial or the situations behind it, so it was also a great American history lesson. Why this kind of story isn't in the history books is beyond me. Best part: I still can't stop humming some of those songs!

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