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Illegal Business

  • Video
  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
3.0/10
433
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Victor Zaragoza, Jose Rosete, and David Peterson in Illegal Business (2006)
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Tony is playing a dangerous game betraying his crime boss Dominic. When he gets close to a bent cop, the noose tightens around his neck, and it's only a matter of time until an explosive con... Read allTony is playing a dangerous game betraying his crime boss Dominic. When he gets close to a bent cop, the noose tightens around his neck, and it's only a matter of time until an explosive confrontation tears apart the streets in Oakland.Tony is playing a dangerous game betraying his crime boss Dominic. When he gets close to a bent cop, the noose tightens around his neck, and it's only a matter of time until an explosive confrontation tears apart the streets in Oakland.

  • Directors
    • Eduardo Quiroz
    • Jose Quiroz
  • Writers
    • Jose Quiroz
    • Eduardo Quiroz
  • Stars
    • Jose Rosete
    • David Peterson
    • Victor Zaragoza
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.0/10
    433
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Eduardo Quiroz
      • Jose Quiroz
    • Writers
      • Jose Quiroz
      • Eduardo Quiroz
    • Stars
      • Jose Rosete
      • David Peterson
      • Victor Zaragoza
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jose Rosete
    Jose Rosete
    • Tony
    David Peterson
    • Daniel
    Victor Zaragoza
    • Dominic
    Chris Angelo
    • Detective Hudson
    Raul Martinez
    • Johnny
    Carl Washington
    • Officer Rosewood
    Justin W. Smith
    Justin W. Smith
    • Diamond Buyer
    Tom Anger
    • Diamond Theft Victim
    Refugio Franco Jr.
    • Rick
    Hiram Zagala
    • Sam
    Arnoldi Vargas Jr.
    • Basketball Drug Buyer
    Ryan Mac
    • James
    Daniel Landeros
    • Ray
    Michael Rinks
    • Tony's Drug Connection
    Tom Uyeda
    • Lenny
    Eduardo Quiroz
    • Detective Warner
    Johanna Christenson
    • Daniel's Girl
    • Directors
      • Eduardo Quiroz
      • Jose Quiroz
    • Writers
      • Jose Quiroz
      • Eduardo Quiroz
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    4steamerstimpson

    Th 10th movie from the brothers

    This is the 10th movie collaboration from the brothers Ed and Jose Quiroz, with so much experience I would have expected better. The movie is centered on two gangsters who are working for Lead man played by Victor Sarigosa. On the acting front, most actors look very uncomfortable in their stance and some of the actors appeared to have trouble walking. Jose Rosete shines way way above the other actors and I believe saves the movie from being just awful, but even so, he is well below par. The film gets off to a shaky start, I initially thought that I had sat down in front of an adult movie, after about twenty or so minutes the film picked up pace and with some very good editing it became very good and dare I say engrossing, the most striking observation at this point is that there is little if no dialogue and each scene is cut to bare minimum in length. Overall it is the script and cinematography that lets this movie down more than anything but having said that, the camera work is probably good considering what equipment I imagine the crew are using. More noticeable is a lack of attention to detail. For instance the homes where most of the filming takes place are believed to belong to these tough criminals but the decor and level of cleanliness, not to mention a vase of flowers which wanders into shot several times leads us to think that they are the homes of middle aged ladies, which kept me thinking that these guys live with their mothers, but where are they? If this had been the first film by the Quirozes I believe it would have been a good attempt, however, after more than ten films apiece the product is very poor. Sorry guys
    4hlc_weed

    B-movie, low-budget, but not as bad as thought it would be...

    I for one like B-movies. If u like B-movies too, I suggest.

    I saw it about a week ago and when I decided to watch it, I didn't get my hopes up. Plot is fine and the FX aren't that bad. It's simple gangster movie with the usual happenings. They sell dope, collect money, usually they beat up the guy, or brake something. Violence should've been better, guns r so fake. In the end wins the one who can pull out his gun faster, than the other.

    Everybody loves the money.....

    The more, the merrier!!!

    I'll give 4* out of 10*(B-movie rating)
    5shamrockfilms

    This Is What Guerrilla Film-making Is All About!

    I winced during the arm breaking scene and I laughed at the "tampon" reference. Say what ever you want negatively about this movie, but the fact is they MADE A MOVIE and its on the shelves in Blockbuster. How many people can say that? The acting isn't that great, but if you want great acting, rent a Al Pacino movie. The guns appear to be cap guns. Bruised eyes looks more like the results of a red marker fight and the gangsters have bed pillows with flowers imprinted on them. BUT, Illegal Business is what guerrilla film-making is all about... getting together with friends and making a movie for the love of it. This is exactly the type of movie we need to appreciate, respect and SUPPORT. Great job, guys.
    2sabhin

    Very dull movie

    Well the movie is full of bad words. Makes sense if you are using those words yourselves very often. I didn't like it for the fact that you cannot watch it with family. I give the movie 2 of 10. Well talking about the actors. They have done a decent job. Not special to write someone about it. The background score is also very dull. No suspense at all. Script is also very dull. Looks like the script has been written by someone who is very new in the field. Overall a boring movie. Since the start the movie is very slow paced. It does gather some pace in the middle but fades off during the end. Had the script been modified and some good songs or some interesting people been added, the movie could have been much better to watch.

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Oakland, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Pumpkin Patch Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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