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Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo

I owe a debt. A debt to society.

20197.11h 47m

Overview

71 years in the making, this feature documentary experience reveals the extraordinary life journey of Hollywood's most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo.

Directed by Brett Harvey
Written by Scott Dodds, Brett Harvey
Produced by Rocky Mudaliar, Adam Scorgie
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

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Robert Rodriguez

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Michelle Rodriguez

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Cheech Marin

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Gilbert Trejo

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Danielle Trejo

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Craig Balkam

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About Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is a documentary film released in 2019 exploring themes of prison, biography, actor. Directed by Brett Harvey, it stars Danny Trejo, Robert Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez. 71 years in the making, this feature documentary experience reveals the extraordinary life journey of Hollywood's most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo.

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