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El Norte

El Norte

Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: El Norte
  • Genres: Adventure, Drama
  • Release Date: 1983-10-11
  • Runtime: 141 minutes
  • Rating: 7.232/10 (69 votes)
  • Budget: $800,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Independent Productions, American Playhouse
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9962
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

as Rosa

David Villalpando

David Villalpando

as Enrique

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

as Arturo

Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

as Nacha

Trinidad Silva

Trinidad Silva

as Monte

Alicia del Lago

Alicia del Lago

as Lupe

Mike Gomez

Mike Gomez

as Informer

Jose Martin Ruano

Jose Martin Ruano

as Foreman

Stella Quan

Stella Quan

as Josefita

Heraclio Zepeda

Heraclio Zepeda

as Pedro

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Meet the Artist 2025: Gregory Nava on “El Norte”

El Norte (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

immigrantmexicoindigenousimmigrationillegal immigrationamerican dreamusa–mexico borderborder crossingfugitiveundocumented immigrantguatemalaunderground tunnelillegal border crossingguatemalan civil warbrother sister relationshipundocumented workermayapreserved filmrats

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Norte?

El Norte is a Adventure, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1983-10-11.

Who are the main actors in El Norte?

The main cast includes Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Lupe Ontiveros, Trinidad Silva, .

Where can I watch El Norte online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if El Norte is available.

Is El Norte based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of El Norte?

El Norte has an IMDb rating of 7.232/10 based on 69 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of El Norte?

The movie had a production budget of $800,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for El Norte?

The soundtrack was composed by Independent Productions, American Playhouse. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was El Norte filmed?

El Norte was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is El Norte?

The total runtime of El Norte is 141 minutes.

Is El Norte suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to El Norte?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to El Norte.

Does El Norte have a post-credit scene?

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