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Zoot Suit

R1h 43m2002Luis Valdez
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"An American original."

Part fact and part fiction, Zoot Suit is the film version of Luis Valdez's critically acclaimed play, based on the actual Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the zoot suit riots of 1940s Los Angeles. Henry Reyna is the leader of a group of Mexican-Americans being sent to San Quentin without substantial evidence for the death of a man at Sleepy Lagoon. As part of the defense committee, Alice Bloomfield and George Shearer fight the blatant miscarriage of justice for the freedom of Henry and his friends.

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What is Zoot Suit (2002) about?

Part fact and part fiction, Zoot Suit is the film version of Luis Valdez's critically acclaimed play, based on the actual Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the zoot suit riots of 1940s Los Angeles. Henry Reyna is the leader of a group of Mexican-Americans being sent to San Quentin without substantial evidence for the death of a man at Sleepy Lagoon. As part of the defense committee, Alice Bloomfield…

Who stars in Zoot Suit?

Zoot Suit stars Daniel Valdez (Henry Reyna), Edward James Olmos (El Pachuco), Charles Aidman (George Shearer), Tyne Daly (Alice Bloomfield), John Anderson (Judge F.W. Charles). The film was directed by Luis Valdez.

How long is Zoot Suit?

Zoot Suit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Where can I watch Zoot Suit?

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