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A Cop Movie

A Cop Movie

20217.21h 47m

Overview

This documentary walks the line between fact and fiction, delving into corruption in the Mexican police through the experiences of two officers.

Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios
Written by Alonso Ruizpalacios, David Gaytán
Produced by Elena Fortes, Daniela Alatorre
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Top Cast

Mónica del Carmen

Mónica del Carmen

Teresa / Self

Raúl Briones

Raúl Briones

Montoya / Self

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María Teresa Hernández Cañas

Self

J

José de Jesús Rodríguez Hernández

Self

Leonardo Alonso

Leonardo Alonso

Policía

Marco Antonio Argueta

Marco Antonio Argueta

Tropa

Esteban Caicedo

Esteban Caicedo

Tropa

Carlos Corona

Carlos Corona

Diputado

Yoshira Escárrega

Yoshira Escárrega

Tropa

Olivia Lagunas

Olivia Lagunas

Agente Ministerio Público

Themes & Keywords

mexico city, mexicocorruptionpolicetrainingworkplacepatrolworking classpolice academyportrait

About A Cop Movie

A Cop Movie is a documentary, crime, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of mexico city, mexico, corruption, police, training, workplace, patrol. Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, it stars Mónica del Carmen, Raúl Briones, María Teresa Hernández Cañas. This documentary walks the line between fact and fiction, delving into corruption in the Mexican police through the experiences of two officers.

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