Zoot Suit(1981)
An American original.
Zoot Suit Synopsis
Part fact and part fiction, Zoot Suit is the film version of Luis Valdez's critically acclaimed play, based on the actual Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the zoot suit riots of 1940s Los Angeles. Henry Reyna is the leader of a group of Mexican-Americans being sent to San Quentin without substantial evidence for the death of a man at Sleepy Lagoon. As part of the defense committee, Alice Bloomfield and George Shearer fight the blatant miscarriage of justice for the freedom of Henry and his friends.
Zoot Suit (1981) is a drama and music film directed by Luis Valdez, released on October 2, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman and Tyne Daly. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Valdez
- Writers:
- Luis Valdez
- Producers:
- Peter Burrell, Gordon Davidson, William P. Wingate
- Cinematographer:
- David Myers
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Revenue:
- $3,256,694
- Status:
- Released
Zoot Suit (1981) Trailer
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Zoot Suit Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Daniel Valdez
Daniel Valdez
as Henry Reyna
Edward James Olmos
as El Pachuco
Charles Aidman
as George Shearer
Tyne Daly
as Alice Bloomfield
John Anderson
as Judge F.W. Charles
- Abel Franco
Abel Franco
as Enrique
Mike Gomez
as Joey / Jose Torres
Alma Martinez
as Lupe
Francis X. McCarthy
as Press
Lupe Ontiveros
as Dolores
Ed Peck
as Lieutenant Edwards
Robert Phalen
as District Attorney
Key crew
Directed by Luis Valdez, written by Luis Valdez, produced by Peter Burrell, Gordon Davidson and William P. Wingate.
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Zoot Suit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 23 ratings.
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Zoot Suit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zoot Suit online?
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Zoot Suit (1981) 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 Zoot Suit?
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The main cast of Zoot Suit (1981) includes Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly and John Anderson. The film was directed by Luis Valdez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zoot Suit released?
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Zoot Suit was released on October 2, 1981 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Zoot Suit worth watching?
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Zoot Suit (1981) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zoot Suit?
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Yes. The official Zoot Suit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.