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El Motero

2018 · 115 min

A grim, slow-burning cartel drama where family loyalty curdles into betrayal and every quiet conversation carries the threat of violence.

Directed by
Alonso O. Lara
Starring
Luis Huizar, Jesus Heredia El Gatillo, Vianey Huizar
Overview
Two rival families compete for control of the illicit drug trade in their region, each determined to dominate the territory at any cost. Within the Morales family, Gustavo is considered the black sheep — impulsive, conflicted, and vulnerable. Sensing weakness, the Cortés family exploits Gustavo as their strategic advantage, using him as the Achilles’ heel to dismantle the Morales operation from within. As betrayal deepens and loyalties fracture, the power struggle intensifies into a ruthless battle for dominance. In a world where family is both strength and vulnerability, one man’s weakness could determine who controls the empire.

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Directed by
Alonso O. Lara
Starring
Luis Huizar, Jesus Heredia El Gatillo, Vianey Huizar
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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
    • power
    • betrayal
    • family
    • crime
    • loyalty
    Places
    • countryside
    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
    Action5
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Directed by
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    Starring
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    Runtime
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