Roberto Ballesteros Movies
The Mexican television program Aquesta por un Amor concerns a man who makes his living as a gambler attempting to consolidate his power in a small town in order to become the kingpin of the area, and enjoy the spoils of his success. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The crime film Bajo el Plomo Sinaloense concerns Don Felipe, an entrepreneurial drug dealer who, with the help of some allies, makes an attempt to expand his empire by locking up land, sea, and air distribution routes. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
An overly-ambitious police officer is drawn into a dangerous double life in this tense tale of duty versus family loyalty starring Roberto Ballesteros. When a devoted lawman (Ballesteros) becomes involved in the drug trade and is forced to live a double life, his family remains unaware of the danger that increases with each passing day. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
The revenge tale El Castrado concerns an officer who is castrated by a man he is attempting to apprehend. The storyline follows the obsessed officer who seeks out retribution on the criminal responsible for his injury. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The mystery-comedy El Dia de los Albaniles 3 features Alfonso Zayas as a horny laborer who is employed rebuilding structures after an earthquake. His woman-chasing habits are curtailed when his wife gets a job at the same location. When the wife disappears, the man suspects something terrible might have happened to her and begins an investigation. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
A famous Mexican horse jockey finds his insatiable appetite for romance coming back to haunt him when the enraged husbands of his many conquests come looking to seek revenge against the man who seduced their all-too-willing wives. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Christian Gonzalez action horror hybrid Fuerza Maldita concerns a group of hired guns assigned to rescue the daughter of a kidnapped politician from a haunted forest. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
In this taut suspense story from Mexico, a hired killer finds himself in an uncomfortable position with a gang of unscrupulous criminals when the hitman discovers they've kidnapped his brother. Forced to do the gang's bidding, the killer looks for a way to win his brother's freedom, and along the way he falls for a beautiful woman. Halcon, Asesino Professional stars Mario Almada and Guillermo Quintanilla. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Years after an extra-terrestrial whale is sent to planet Earth to explore just how well he would adapt to the atmosphere, his inter-stellar siblings return to discover that mankind has subjected their brother to a most cruel fate. The ocean water was the idea environment for his strangely familiar alien life-form named Keiko, but human need has since stalled the friendly creature's peaceful mission. When his fellow star-dwellers return to discover that Keiko has become the star attraction at a cheap amusement park and that his health is rapidly declining as a result, they quickly band together to rescue their old friend and make sure that he is transported to an environment more conducive to good health. Rene Cardona directs a touching sci-fi adventure that the whole family is sure to love. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Hugo Stiglitz, Susana Dosamantes, (more)
The Spanish-language comedy Los Gatos de las Azoteas concerns a man who spends his free time spying on his neighbors who lie in a building across the street. His interest grows as he learns how various people in the building are having sexual affairs with each other, often while cheating on other people who also live in the building. When one of the young women who work in the building becomes the victim of a kidnapping, the voyeur must share the knowledge he has. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Gilberto Martinez Solares' cop comedy Los Verduleros 2 concerns a group of buffoonish young wannabe officers who must contend with basic training. When the most promising candidate in the school graduates, he gets a job for a wealthy man who wants him to snoop on his possibly unfaithful spouse. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
