

American Sicario
2021-12-10 · 90 min · ★ 5.9
The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds American gangster Erik Vasquez scheming to become the top dog in the Mexican underworld, only to find himself making enemies out of both the powerful cartels and his own allies.
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- Directors
- Raja Collins
- Production companies
- Saban Films, VMI Worldwide, GFG Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Danny TrejoPedro
Cali MoralesGloria
Maurice CompteRoberto
Jaylen MooreDominic
Johnny Rey DiazJuan Feliz
Maya StojanMonica Wells
Dionysio BascoWilly
David A. LockhartGabriel
Robert ArevaloMatteo
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