Damian Chapa Movies

Hit man Joseph (Damian Chapa who also directed) is hired by devoutly religious figures who want him to kill priests who are secretly helping those attempting to spread the word and will of Satan. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Damian Chapra writes, directs, and stars in this biopic tracing the life and career of controversial chess champion Bobby Fischer. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Screen legend David Carradine turns in one of his final screen performances in this low-budget, crime drama helmed by Mexican-American actor-director Damian Chapa. Chapa stars as honest but financially strapped cop Angel Alvarez, who makes some quick money -- but loses his soul -- when he goes to work for a local gangster, Fernando (Javier Rivas). Carradine co-stars as Angel's detective colleague, who tries to set his friend back on the path of straight and narrow. ~ Sandra Bencic, Rovi

Supernatural traditions collide in this low-budget horror film from Mexican-American actor-director Damian Chapa. Chapa stars as Native American David Thunder, who summons up his ancestral spirituality to battle evil spirits when he finds out that his pregnant wife, Julieta (Natasha Blasik), comes from an aristocratic family of devil-worshippers and has nefarious purposes for him and their unborn child. ~ Sandra Bencic, Rovi

The thriller Chicano Blood tells the tale of a young man who has extricated himself from his days as a member in a street gang. Although he thought he was through with the part of his life, he finds himself pulled back in after his wife is killed and he seeks vengeance upon those responsible. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

An ex-convict and former spy embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue an ambassador's daughter from the clutches of the dangerous ETA terrorist group in this thriller starring Damian Chapa and David Carradine. Julio has just escaped from a Mexican prison, and he's making his way through the jungles of Chiapas when he encounters notorious secret agent Lobo (Carradine). Lobo has a crisis, and Julio is the only man capable of solving it. ETA terrorists have abducted the daughter of a prominent ambassador, and Lobo is willing to supply Julio with everything he needs to bring the girl home safe. Should Julio succeed, his criminal record will be wiped clean. But before Julio embarks on his dangerous mission, Lobo will change his name to Fuego -- a fitting moniker since he's about to set the Spanish underworld ablaze. When Fuego is double-crossed just before completing his mission, the inferno he creates will burn anyone who's bold enough to cross his path. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A charismatic, modern-era healer must reconcile his relationship with his creator after his life and ministry are threatened in this religious-themed drama starring Brad Dourif, Robert Wagner, and Faye Dunaway, and based on the real life exploits of self-professed holy man Leroy Jenkins. Leroy Jenkins (Damian Chapa) has been touched by "The Spirit," and his mission in life is to pass on the good word to a population enraptured by sin and decadence. As Jenkins' empire rapidly evolves into the largest ministry in America, his burgeoning friendship with actress Mae West (Dunaway) soon paves the path for the minister himself to achieve celebrity status. Blessed with the stage presence of Elvis and imparted with a flamboyant sense of style that would make even Liberace envious, Jenkins' intolerance for anyone who voices descent finds his list of enemies multiplying almost as fast as his list of followers. When betrayal comes knocking at the headstrong holy man's door, Jenkins is forced to face up to his all-consuming pride and turn to The Spirit in hopes of reconciling his situation before it's too late. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Reeling from the news of his sister's suicide, Beau McCammon returns home to his family after a long absence. His father, who has just barely won another term as senator, doesn't take things well when Beau approaches him with the sinking suspicion that the suicide may have actually been a murder. Determined to solve the mystery, Beau uncovers a plethora of family secrets, deception, and implications of unspeakable political wrongdoings. Cypress Edge was directed by Serg Rodnunsky, and stars Damian Chapa, Rod Steiger, Ashley Laurence, Brad Dourif, and Charles Napier. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

A soldier comes out of retirement to confront a former friend who betrayed his loyalties in this action thriller. Casey Sheppard (Michael Worth) and Frank Ratliff (Damian Chapa) were once members of an elite Navy SEALs squadron; while close friends, Sheppard is a disciplined, by-the-book warrior, while Ratliff has an emotional hair trigger and a strong reckless streak. One night, Ratliff snaps and after a violent incident he disappears, eventually surfacing as a rogue agent for hire; the shock of the incident causes Sheppard to leave the Navy. Years later, it's discovered that Ratliff has joined the payroll of an international terrorist network after he kidnaps Dr. Jane Burrows (Kate Connor), a renowned nuclear physicist who has been working with U.S. defense projects. Ratliff is demanding a billion dollars for Burrows' safe return, but while she's in his custody, Ratliff forces Burrows to create nuclear warheads to arm several missiles he's purchased on the black market. As Ratliff plays both sides against one other in a bid for untold wealth and power, Sheppard is persuaded to come out of retirement to rescue Burrows and bring Ratliff to justice. However, Sheppard discovers that Ratliff's base of operations is a former Russian missile base that's also the site of a methane gas leak; the use of guns or bombs could cause the entire compound to explode, so Sheppard assembles a team skilled in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, including Kamiko (Karen Kim), Sheppard's former love whose father and twin sister were brutally murdered by Ratliff. An in-name-only sequel to U.S. Seals, U.S. Seals 2 also features Marshall Teague, Sophia Crawford, and Hakim Alston. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi