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On The Downlow
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On The Downlow

2004-04-11 · 90 min · ★ 4.5

Drama

Isaac and Angel are two young Latinos involved in a south side Chicago gang. They have a secret in a world where secrets are forbidden.

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Directors
Tadeo Garcia
Production companies
Iconoclast Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony SanchoTony SanchoIsaac
Michael CortezAngel
Donato CruzReaper
Felipe CamachoPriest (as Phil Camacho)
Carmen CenkoIsaac's mother
Jonathan RodriguezAdam
Adelina QuinonesLaura
Beatriz JamaicaAngel's Mother
Tatiana Suarez-PicoTatiana Suarez-PicoJimmy's Mother (as Tatiana Suarez'Pico)
Eric AmbrizJimmy
Jason R. DavisWait
Jimmy Borras Jr.Niko (as Jimmy J. Borras Jr.)
Russell FosterYard Dude
Brian ParentiPinto
Ricardo GarciaJesus
Ricardo GarciaHector
Ricardo GarciaOzzy
Ricardo GarciaMike
Ricardo GarciaJerry
Pricilla SantiagoBurger Joint Chick

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