Some friends are closer than brothers, for Raymo, Alfonso and Danny that's all they know. Growing up in an L.A. barrio (neighborhood) is a daily struggle for survival all on its own. But ...
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Title: Road Dogz (2002)
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2 nominations.
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| Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | Raymo Serrano | |
| Greg Serano | ... | Alfonso Carrasco | |
| Jacob Vargas | ... | Danny Pacheco | |
| Lobo Sebastian | ... | Gramps | |
| Priscilla Garita | ... | Lucy | |
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Danny De La Paz | ... | Torneo |
| Emilio Rivera | ... | Big Joe | |
| Rudy Ramos | ... | Canto | |
| Jenny Gago | ... | Ana Carrasco | |
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Yelba Osorio | ... | Chespi |
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Ruben Moreno | ... | Abuelito |
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Pete Leal | ... | Mr. Ochoa |
| Mike Gomez | ... | Antonio Carrasco | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| James Dalesandro | ... | Chespi's Father | |
| Roberto Enrique | ... | Omar | |
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Some friends are closer than brothers, for Raymo, Alfonso and Danny that's all they know. Growing up in an L.A. barrio (neighborhood) is a daily struggle for survival all on its own. But life on the streets will soon make all three of the boy's realize, there are consequences that follow with the choices we make. The story also revolves around "Big Joe" a cholo (mexican gangster) ex-con just released from prison, and returning home once again. But this time with two strikes on his record and a third one will send Big Joe back to prison for life. Written by Adam De La Villa
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blood | violence | sadness | los angeles california | east los angeles california |Taglines:
Some friends are closer than brothers.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, strong violence, some sexuality and drug contentParents Guide:
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Danny Pacheco: She got one of them.
Raymo Serrano: But you still got one left.
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Written and Produced by Magdaleno Robles Jr
Performed by Guic One DRP 50/50 Business Music/ASCAP
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Lobo Sebastian and Clifton Collins Jr both starred in One Eight Seven (1997). See more »Quotes
Alfonso Carrasco: [about Chespi's pregnacy] It's not like she got my nuts in a glass jar!Danny Pacheco: She got one of them.
Raymo Serrano: But you still got one left.
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The Devils GameWritten and Produced by Magdaleno Robles Jr
Performed by Guic One DRP 50/50 Business Music/ASCAP
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
1 January 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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This movie is an either or deal, you like it or you don't.
Most people will agree that this movie is clichéd, but one when this situations stop happening over and over then people will stop making movies about them. I have to admit that even though the characters are stereotypes Jacob Vargas did a good job portraying the emotional parts. The director did a very nice job, taking in consideration that this is his first time directing a "real" film, and of course, keeping in mind the $250,000 budget they counted on.
As for as independent films go this one really got to me because it accurately depicts a big part of the harshness I saw everyday when I lived in the barrio.
Overall this is not the best barrio movie, but if you have the chance to see it don't hesitate, you might find more than you expected.