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Barrio Wars

Barrio Wars

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Barrio Wars

2002

1h 26m

4.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

A modern-day retelling of Romeo and Juliette w/a Latino flare. Angelina and Plato want to be together, but her brother has something to say about that! Tensions reac a fever pitch, and before the night is over, one love will be changed forever!

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Sevier Crespo

Plato

Luchana Gatica

Angelina

Chino XL

Chino XL

Osiris

Anthony Martins

Anthony Martins

Rico

Michael Aranda

Julio

Chantelle Tibbs

Delfina

Gerardo Reyes

Tito

Beny Mena

Santino

Sara Ceballos

Vanessa

Victor Herminio Lopez

Papa

Creative team

Directed by: Paul Wynne
Written by: Michael Legge
Paul Wynne
Produced by: Paul Wynne
Tanya York

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