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1987•85 min•Comedy

Born in East L.A.

Is Born in East L.A. a Hit or Flop?

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Is Born in East L.A. worth watching? With a rating of 5.809/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Born in East L.A. 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!

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Top Cast

Cheech Marin
Cheech MarinRudy
Daniel Stern
Daniel SternJimmy
Paul Rodríguez
Paul RodríguezJavier
Jan-Michael Vincent
Jan-Michael VincentMcCalister
Kamala Lopez
Kamala LopezDolores
Alma Martinez
Alma MartinezGloria
Tony Plana
Tony PlanaFeo
Eddie Barth
Eddie BarthLester
Lupe Ontiveros
Lupe OntiverosRudy's Mother
Ronald G. Joseph
Ronald G. JosephTattoo Prisoner

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Is Born in East L.A. worth watching?

Born in East L.A. has received mixed reviews with a 5.809/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is Born in East L.A. hit or flop?

Born in East L.A. has received average ratings (5.809/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Born in East L.A.?

Born in East L.A. is a Comedy movie that 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 hi...

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