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Facing El Chapo

Original title: La Captura
  • 2026
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Alfonso Herrera, Hector Kotsifakis, and Noé Hernández in Facing El Chapo (2026)
SpanishActionCrimeThriller

Follows two cops who in a routine stop pull over a stolen car only to come face to face with one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.Follows two cops who in a routine stop pull over a stolen car only to come face to face with one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.Follows two cops who in a routine stop pull over a stolen car only to come face to face with one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.

  • Director
    • Chava Cartas
  • Writers
    • Bernardo Esquinca
    • Héctor de Mauleón
  • Stars
    • Alfonso Herrera
    • Noé Hernández
    • Hector Kotsifakis
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    6K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    19
    9
    • Director
      • Chava Cartas
    • Writers
      • Bernardo Esquinca
      • Héctor de Mauleón
    • Stars
      • Alfonso Herrera
      • Noé Hernández
      • Hector Kotsifakis
    • 41User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast20

    Alfonso Herrera
    Alfonso Herrera
    • Carmona
    Noé Hernández
    Noé Hernández
    • Rosales
    Hector Kotsifakis
    Hector Kotsifakis
    • El Chapo
    Juan Pablo Cruz García
    Juan Pablo Cruz García
    • Cholo Iván
    Paola Fernandez
    Paola Fernandez
    • Isaura
    Antonio Fortier
    Antonio Fortier
    • Barraza
    Allan Durell
    Allan Durell
    • Ortega
    Fernando Cuautle
    • Lagarto
    Gerardo Trejoluna
    Gerardo Trejoluna
    • Valladares
    Isaac Bravo
    • Foco
    Alejandra Vázquez De León
    Alejandra Vázquez De León
    • Joana
    Regis Arroyo
    • Liz
    Santiago Colores
    • Sapo
    Daniela Torres
    • Bere
    Berenice Mastretta
    Berenice Mastretta
    • Chabela
    Marcos Duarte
    • Capitán
    Ingrid Úsuga
    • Reina
    Ricardo Aguirre-Loera
    • Extra Sicario
    • (as Ricardo Aguirre Loera)
    • Director
      • Chava Cartas
    • Writers
      • Bernardo Esquinca
      • Héctor de Mauleón
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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      El Chapo and el Cholo flee the house in their underwear, carrying long guns fitted with weapon lights, and travel through the flooded sewers. When they emerge later, still wearing the same clothes, both are suddenly carrying pistols instead.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 21, 2026 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Production Company Website
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El Chapo ile Yüz Yüze
    • Filming locations
      • Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
    • Production company
      • Draco Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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