
El cártel
2009, English. Directed by Brian J. Bagley.
Based on Mexico's current criminal climate, EL CÁRTEL is a rare look into the values and practices of the world's most intriguing and enigmatic industry - the multi-billion dollar business of drug trafficking. When Jules Land, a naïve business journalist, approaches Mexico's most notorious drug cartel and requests an audience with its leader, a one-time-priest turned murderous cutthroat, he quickl
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Brian J. BagleyDirector
- José Luis FrancoAngel Santana
- Frederick StuartJules Land
- Mauricio IslasSantos
- Tania ArredondoDolores Santana
- Howard GibsonVern
- Miguel RodartePancho
- Gustavo Sánchez ParraRojas
- Rafael OliveiraNed Constantine
- Alejandro de la MadridOfficer Solana
- José SefamiDon Amilkar
- Hector KotsifakisYoung Angel Santana
- Tom MartinoTom Donaldson
Details
- Released
- 12 May 2009
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- Brian J. Bagley
- Budget
- $400K
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El cártel runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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El cártel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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El cártel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 2009. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like El cártel?
If you liked El cártel, try The Truth About Emanuel, The Quiller Memorandum, Each Dawn I Die.
Who directed El cártel?
El cártel (2009) was directed by Brian J. Bagley and stars José Luis Franco, Frederick Stuart, Mauricio Islas.