Mexico's Bravest Man (2016)
How did a police chief take on the drug cartels and survive eight assassination attempts?
Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?
Director: Charlie Minn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 31, 2016
Cast
- Adriana Allende - Herself - Restaurant Employee
- Jesus Antonio Castaneda Alvarez - Himself - Attempted Murder Suspect
- Edward Benavides - Re-Enactment Actor
- Howard Campbell - Himself - Anthropology Chairman, University of Texas-El Paso
- Mari Cruz - Herself
- Shohn Huckabee - Himself
- Amy Isaacson - Herself - Radio Reporter (voice)
- Dan Jones - Himself - Professor of Psychology, University of Texas-El Paso
- Mario Quintero Lara - Himself (archive footage)
Music: Kyle Hildenbrand
Cinematography: Cesar Ruiz, Juventino Mata
Editing: Marvin Yoda
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mexico's Bravest Man about?
- Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?
- Who directed Mexico's Bravest Man?
- Mexico's Bravest Man was directed by Charlie Minn.
- Who stars in Mexico's Bravest Man?
- Mexico's Bravest Man stars Adriana Allende, Jesus Antonio Castaneda Alvarez, Edward Benavides, Howard Campbell, Mari Cruz, Shohn Huckabee.
- How long is Mexico's Bravest Man?
- Mexico's Bravest Man has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Mexico's Bravest Man?
- Mexico's Bravest Man is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mexico's Bravest Man produced?
- Mexico's Bravest Man was produced in Mexico, United States of America.