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Drug Lordz

Drug Lordz

20031h 30mR

Overview

Oakland mobster Salvador Castro (David Rocha), newly released from prison, wastes no time in getting back into the Bay Area drug-running game. He encounters new, ruthless competition from San Francisco thug Darryl (Brandon Bailey) and a pair of inept detectives, compelling Salvador and his crew to haul out the big guns.

Directed by Eduardo Quiroz
Written by Eduardo Quiroz, Jose Quiroz
Produced by David Dyno Rocha
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Top Cast

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David Dyno Rocha

Salvador Castro

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Raul Martinez

Richard Castro

Jose Rosete

Jose Rosete

Nick

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Carl Washington

Chris

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Brandon Bailey

Darryl

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Ryan Mac

Scott

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Karl J. Arana

Raul

David Petersen

David Petersen

Themes & Keywords

gangdrugs

About Drug Lordz

Drug Lordz is a drama, crime film released in 2003 exploring themes of gang, drugs. Directed by Eduardo Quiroz, it stars David Dyno Rocha, Raul Martinez, Jose Rosete. Oakland mobster Salvador Castro (David Rocha), newly released from prison, wastes no time in getting back into the Bay Area drug-running game. He encounters new, ruthless competition from San Francisco thug Darryl (Brandon Bailey) and a pair of inept detectives, compelling Salvador and his crew to haul out the big guns.

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