Emilio (film)
2008 American film
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Emilio is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Kim Jorgensen, starring Walter Perez, Danny Martinez, Alejandro Patiño, Wendell Wright, Jesse Garcia, and Ryan McTavish. It was released theatrically in the U.S. on November 4, 2016.
Directed byKim Jorgensen
Written byKim Jorgensen
Produced byJason Thomas
Starring
- Walter Perez
- Danny Martinez
- Alejandro Patiño
- Wendell Wright
- Jesse Garcia
- Ryan McTavish
| Emilio | |
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Poster | |
| Directed by | Kim Jorgensen |
| Written by | Kim Jorgensen |
| Produced by | Jason Thomas |
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| Cinematography | Denis Maloney |
| Music by | Tree Adams |
Production company | Landmark Films |
| Distributed by | Landmark Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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Plot
Cast
- Walter Perez as Emilio
- Danny Martinez as Jose
- Alejandro Patiño as Fausto
- Wendell Wright as Octavio (bum)
- Jesse Garcia as Hot Dog Vendor
- Ryan McTavish as Zack
Reception
Critical response
The film received a favorable critical review by Todd McCarthy (Variety), stating "'Emilio' delivers an engrossing and sometimes vibrant portrait of a naive Mexican kid’s sink-or-swim encounter with the urban beast that is contempo Los Angeles."[1]
