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Highway Patrolman

Original title: El patrullero
1991 · 1 h 44 min
Directed by Alex Cox · Japan · Contemporary Asian Cinema
DramaCrime

Cast

Roberto Sosa Bruno Bichir Vanessa Bauche Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Malena Doria

Credits

Written by: Lorenzo O'Brien

Plot

A naïve rookie in the Mexican highway patrol must adapt in order to survive as he contends with widespread corruption, dangerous drug runners and the consequences of his often morally gray actions.

Sinekatalog’s take

Highway Patrolman (1991) is a Japanese drama directed by Alex Cox. It stars Roberto Sosa, Bruno Bichir and Vanessa Bauche. It runs 104 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (1,235 votes)
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