FILMENEl Norte1983
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El Norte
Drama film with a runtime of 139 minutes, released in 1983. Presented in English.
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This made-for-television film chronicles the plight of illegal aliens, both in getting to the U.S. and again, once they are there. In this case, the illegals are a brother and sister from Guatemala, where the political slaying of their father forces them to seek a new life elsewhere.
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How long is El Norte?
El Norte runs for 2h 19m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama.
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