
Born in East L.A.
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In this 1987 comedy, Cheech Marin stars as Rudy, a Los Angeles native who finds himself mistakenly deported to Mexico despite being an American citizen. The film humorously explores Rudy’s misadventures as he attempts to navigate a foreign land and return home, highlighting cultural misunderstandings and the challenges of identity. Directed by Cheech Marin himself, the movie offers a satirical take on immigration issues while maintaining a light-hearted tone. Notably, the film features appearances by Paul Rodriguez and Daniel Stern. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 25min
Views:5310
Release:1987
Release Date:1987-08-21
Genre:Comedy
Director:Cheech Marin
Actors:Alma Martinez, Chastity Ayala, Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, David Perez, Eddie Barth, Jan-Michael Vincent, Kamala Lopez, Lupe Ontiveros, Neith Hunter, Paul Rodríguez, Ronald G. Joseph, Tony Plana, Urbanie Lucero
Country:Mexico, United States of America
Company:Clear Type
Awards:4 wins total
Worldwide Gross:$17,355,263
TMDB:5.8
Rotten Tomatoes:40%
FilmAffinity:5.6
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