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El Norte

El Norte

El Norte
1983 2h 21m7.1

El Norte

AdventureDrama
7.1

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Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.

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DirectorGregory Nava
ScreenplayGregory Nava, Anna Thomas
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 11, 1983
CountryUnited States of America
Languagees
Runtime2h 21m
Budget$800,000
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.7 / 10
Votes78
GenresAdventure, Drama
StudioIndependent Productions, American Playhouse

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Cast

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Rosa

David Villalpando

David Villalpando

Enrique

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Arturo

Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

Nacha

Trinidad Silva

Trinidad Silva

Monte

🎭

Alicia del Lago

Lupe

Mike Gomez

Mike Gomez

Informer

🎭

Jose Martin Ruano

Foreman

🎭

Stella Quan

Josefita

🎭

Heraclio Zepeda

Pedro

🎭

Emilio Gomez Ozuna

Luis

Enrique Castillo

Enrique Castillo

Jorge

🎭

Daniel Lemus Valenzuela

Encarnacion

🎭

Rodrigo Puebla

El Puma the Soldier

🎭

Rodolfo De Alexandre

Ramon

🎭

Yosahandi Navarrete Quan

Josefita's Daughter

🎭

Emilio Del Haro

Truck Driver

🎭

Palomo Garcia

Coyote at Bus Station

🎭

Ismael Gamez

Jeering Slumdweller

🎭

Silverio Lujan

Jeering Slumdweller

🎭

Socorro Velazquez

Jeering Slumdweller

🎭

Jomarie Ward

Helen Rogers (as Jo Marie Ward)

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Carlos the Bus Boy

Sheryl Bernstein

Sheryl Bernstein

Karen the Hostess

🎭

Diane Cary

Alice Harper

Bo Kane

Bo Kane

Lab Technician

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

Doctor Murphy

Larry Cedar

Larry Cedar

Bruce the Waiter

🎭

Abel Franco

Raimundo

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Norte

Where can I watch El Norte?

El Norte (1983) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is El Norte about?

Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.

Who directed El Norte?

El Norte (1983) was directed by Gregory Nava. The film is a Adventure, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 21m, rated 7.1/10.

How long is El Norte?

El Norte runs 2h 21m (141 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.1/10 from 78 votes. Genre: Adventure, Drama.

Is El Norte worth watching?

El Norte is rated 7.1/10 by 78 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Adventure and Drama fans.