From Mexico With Love

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From Mexico With Love

2009

1h 38m

5.2(8 votes)

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Overview

A washed-up trainer takes a self-destructive young boxer under his wing.

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13 members

Acting

Kuno Becker

Hector

Acting

Steven Bauer

Tito

Acting

Stephen Lang

Big Al Stevens

Acting

Alex Nesic

Robert Stevens

Acting

Danay García

Maria

Acting

Angélica Aragón

Rosa

Acting

Bruce McGill

Billy

Acting

Steve Bilich

Patrol Man Pete

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Juan Gabriel Pareja

Chucho

Acting

Amanda Rivas

Lupe

Crew

Jimmy Nickerson

El Angelito

Acting

Michael Klesic

The Accountant

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Gene LeBell

Referee

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