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Born in East L.A.

Born in East L.A.

A comedy bordering on insanity.

Rudy, an American of Hispanic descent, whose south-of-the-border looks show him no mercy during an immigration raid in a migrant worker factory. As his luck goes, he is caught with neither money nor his ID and is deported to Mexico - without speaking a word of Spanish!

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Born in East L.A.
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1987-08-21
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 5.8/10 (104 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $17,355,263
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Clear Type
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.4444
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

as Rudy

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

as Jimmy

Paul Rodríguez

Paul Rodríguez

as Javier

Jan-Michael Vincent

Jan-Michael Vincent

as McCalister

Kamala Lopez

Kamala Lopez

as Dolores

Alma Martinez

Alma Martinez

as Gloria

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

as Feo

Eddie Barth

Eddie Barth

as Lester

Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

as Rudy's Mother

Ronald G. Joseph

Ronald G. Joseph

as Tattoo Prisoner

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Born In East L.A. (1987) - Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

immigrationeast los angelessouth-of-the-border

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born in East L.A.?

Born in East L.A. is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1987-08-21.

Who are the main actors in Born in East L.A.?

The main cast includes Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, Paul Rodríguez, Jan-Michael Vincent, Kamala Lopez, .

Where can I watch Born in East L.A. online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Born in East L.A. is available.

Is Born in East L.A. based on a true story?

A comedy bordering on insanity.

What is the IMDb rating of Born in East L.A.?

Born in East L.A. has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 104 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Born in East L.A.?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $17,355,263 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Born in East L.A.?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Clear Type. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Born in East L.A. filmed?

Born in East L.A. was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Born in East L.A.?

The total runtime of Born in East L.A. is 85 minutes.

Is Born in East L.A. suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Born in East L.A.?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Born in East L.A..

Does Born in East L.A. have a post-credit scene?

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