Born in East L.A.
"A comedy bordering on insanity."
Originally released in 1987. Born in East L.A. is a comedy film. directed by Cheech Marin. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, and Paul Rodríguez
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (111 votes)
Box Office
$17.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $17,355,263
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Clear Type
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born in East L.A. about?
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 no...
Who directed Born in East L.A.?
Born in East L.A. was directed by Cheech Marin.
How long is Born in East L.A.?
Born in East L.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Born in East L.A. released?
Born in East L.A. was released on August 21, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born in East L.A.?
The main cast of Born in East L.A. includes Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, Paul Rodríguez, Jan-Michael Vincent, Kamala Lopez.
Is Born in East L.A. worth watching?
Born in East L.A. has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.