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Down for the Barrio

1997 · 89 min

A grim, grounded street drama about men pulled between old loyalties and a chance to change.

Overview
A gang leader confronts an ex-convict who renounces crime and tries to help others go straight.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • redemption
    • crime
    • violence
    • loyalty
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language strong
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, drama
    Directed by
    César Alejandro
    Written by
    César Alejandro
    Starring
    Tony Plana, César Alejandro
    Runtime
    89 min

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