The Barrio Murders

From the Streets of L.A.

2001•1h 33m

CrimeDrama

In this hard-edged urban drama, when a shocking murder is committed in a Hispanic neighborhood in East Lost Angeles, the local residents are up in arms and demand action from the police. When the cops prove slow to investigate the killing, the local street gangs who prowl the area put aside their differences and set out to find the murderer themselves.

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Production

Diamante Films

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Rubén Garfias

Caco

Nenna Quiroz

Maggie

David De Leon

Guillermo

David Barrera

Richard

Noel Gugliemi

Johnny

JoJo Henrickson

Mickey

Joe Menendez

Detective

William Holmes

Mr. Jamison

Heather Halley

News Reporter

Pedro Pano

Juan

Bart Flynn

Detective

Rubén C. González

Little Boogie

Gary Cruz

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