The Bastards(2008)
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The Bastards Synopsis
A 24 hour period in the lives of Fausto and Jesus, two undocumented Mexican day-laborers in L.A. Each day another task, each day the same pressure to find money. They go about their daily routine, standing on the corner at the Home Improvement Store waiting for work to come. Today, the job they are given is well paid compared to their poor usual wages.
The Bastards (2008) is a drama and thriller film directed by Amat Escalante, released on May 20, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Jesus Moises Rodriguez, Rubén Sosa, Nina Zavarin and Kenny Johnston. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Amat Escalante
- Writers:
- Amat Escalante, Martín Escalante
- Producers:
- Jaime Romandia
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Uhry
- Production:
- Mantarraya Producciones, Tres Tunas
- Status:
- Released
The Bastards Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jesus Moises Rodriguez
Jesus Moises Rodriguez
as Jesus
- Rubén Sosa
Rubén Sosa
as Fausto
- Nina Zavarin
Nina Zavarin
as Karen
Kenny Johnston
as Construction Boss
- David Albaca
David Albaca
- Teri Booker
Teri Booker
- Aron Briggs
Aron Briggs
as Racist BBQ kid
- Trevor Glen Campbell
Trevor Glen Campbell
as Trevor
- Rodolfo Carreon
Rodolfo Carreon
- Darren Collins
Darren Collins
- Antonio De La Torre
Antonio De La Torre
- Helena De Lang
Helena De Lang
Key crew
Directed by Amat Escalante, written by Amat Escalante and Martín Escalante, produced by Jaime Romandia.
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The Bastards Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Bastards – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bastards online?
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The Bastards (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bastards?
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The main cast of The Bastards (2008) includes Jesus Moises Rodriguez, Rubén Sosa, Nina Zavarin, Kenny Johnston and David Albaca. The film was directed by Amat Escalante. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bastards released?
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The Bastards was released on May 20, 2008 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Bastards worth watching?
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The Bastards (2008) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.