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Cartel Land (2015)

7.220151h 40mEN
DramaDocumentary

Directed by Matthew Heineman

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

July 3, 2015

Director

Matthew Heineman

Official Trailer

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Overview

In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor," shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Valley—a narrow, 52-mile-long desert corri...

Cast

Robert Hetrick

Robert Hetrick

Himself

José Manuel Mireles Valverde

José Manuel Mireles Valverde

Himself

Tim Nailer Foley

Tim Nailer Foley

Self (as Tim 'Nailer' Foley)

Paco Valenciano

Paco Valenciano

Self - Autodefensas Comandante

Chaneque

Chaneque

Self - drug cartel thug

Caballo

Caballo

Self - drug cartel thug

Enrique Peña Nieto

Enrique Peña Nieto

Self

Ana Valencia

Ana Valencia

Self - Manuel Mireles' wife

Estanislao Beltránin

Estanislao Beltránin

Self - spokesman, Autodefensas

Janet Fields

Janet Fields

Self - Tim Foley's girlfriend

Nicolás Sierra

Nicolás Sierra

Self (as as Nicolás Sierra 'El Gordo')

Karla

Karla

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Cartel Land (2015), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor," shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Valley—a narrow, 52-mile-long desert corridor known as Cocaine Alley—Tim "Nailer" Foley, an American veteran, heads a small paramilitary group called Arizona Border Recon, whose goal is to halt Mexico’s drug wars from seeping across our border.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Cartel Land. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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