Cartel Land
Originally released in 2015. Cartel Land is a drama/documentary film. directed by Matthew Heineman.
Starring Robert Hetrick, José Manuel Mireles Valverde, and Tim Nailer Foley
Synopsis
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor," shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Valley—a narrow, 52-mile-long desert corridor known as Cocaine Alley—Tim "Nailer" Foley, an American veteran, heads a small paramilitary group called Arizona Border Recon, whose goal is to halt Mexico’s drug wars from seeping across our border.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (364 votes)
Box Office
$1.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Hetrick
as Himself
José Manuel Mireles Valverde
as Himself
Tim Nailer Foley
as Self (as Tim 'Nailer' Foley)
Paco Valenciano
as Self - Autodefensas Comandante
Chaneque
as Self - drug cartel thug
Caballo
as Self - drug cartel thug
Enrique Peña Nieto
as Self
Ana Valencia
as Self - Manuel Mireles' wife
Estanislao Beltránin
as Self - spokesman, Autodefensas
Janet Fields
as Self - Tim Foley's girlfriend
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,145,923
Production Companies
- The Documentary Group
- Our Time Projects
- A&E IndieFilms
- Whitewater Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cartel Land about?
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor," shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked...
Who directed Cartel Land?
Cartel Land was directed by Matthew Heineman.
How long is Cartel Land?
Cartel Land has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Cartel Land released?
Cartel Land was released on July 3, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cartel Land?
The main cast of Cartel Land includes Robert Hetrick, José Manuel Mireles Valverde, Tim Nailer Foley, Paco Valenciano, Chaneque.
Is Cartel Land worth watching?
Cartel Land has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 364 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.