

El Chema
2016-12-06 · 45 min / episode · ★ 7.7
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
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Production details
- Creators
- Luis Zelkowicz
- Production companies
- Unavailable
- Countries
- United States of America, Mexico
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Mauricio OchmannJosé María 'Chema' Venegas85
Julio BrachoDon Ricardo Almenar Paiva
Itatí CantoralBlanca
Fernando NoriegaEutimio 'Rojo' Flores
Arcelia RamírezElvira Mendivil
Alejandro SpeitzerDon Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven)
Scarlet GruberBlanca Joven
Jorge Luis MorenoVíctor Casillas Jr.
Isela VegaCelia
Rafael Ernesto HernándezCanario
Luisa HuertasNellyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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