Born in East L.A.(1987)
A comedy bordering on insanity.
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!
Born in East L.A. (1987) is a comedy film directed by Cheech Marin, released on August 21, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, Paul Rodríguez and Jan-Michael Vincent. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Cheech Marin
- Writers:
- Cheech Marin
- Producers:
- Peter Macgregor-Scott
- Cinematographer:
- Álex Phillips Jr.
- Composer:
- Lee Holdridge
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Clear Type
- Revenue:
- $17,355,263
- Status:
- Released
Born in East L.A. (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Born in East L.A. before you stream it.
Born in East L.A. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cheech Marin
as Rudy
Daniel Stern
as Jimmy
Paul Rodríguez
as Javier
Jan-Michael Vincent
as McCalister
Kamala Lopez
as Dolores
Alma Martinez
as Gloria
Tony Plana
as Feo
Eddie Barth
as Lester
Lupe Ontiveros
as Rudy's Mother
Ronald G. Joseph
as Tattoo Prisoner
Noble Willingham
as Border Patrol Sergeant
Sal Lopez
as What's Happening Boy
Key crew
Directed by Cheech Marin, written by Cheech Marin, produced by Peter Macgregor-Scott.
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Born in East L.A. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 121 ratings.
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Born in East L.A. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born in East L.A. online?
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Born in East L.A. (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Born in East L.A.?
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The main cast of Born in East L.A. (1987) includes Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern, Paul Rodríguez, Jan-Michael Vincent and Kamala Lopez. The film was directed by Cheech Marin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born in East L.A. released?
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Born in East L.A. was released on August 21, 1987 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Born in East L.A. worth watching?
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Born in East L.A. (1987) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Born in East L.A.?
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Yes. The official Born in East L.A. trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.