Movie

Zoot Suit

“An American original.”

★ 6.4(23)19811h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Luis Valdez
Release date: 1981-10-02
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $3,256,694
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Zoot Suit — trailer

About Zoot Suit

Zoot Suit is a 1981 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Luis Valdez, starring Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos and Charles Aidman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Zoot Suit in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Part fact and part fiction, Zoot Suit is the film version of Luis Valdez's critically acclaimed play, based on the actual Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the zoot suit riots of 1940s Los Angeles. Henry Reyna is the leader of a group of Mexican-Americans being sent to San Quentin without substantial evidence for the death of a man at Sleepy Lagoon. As part of the defense committee, Alice Bloomfield and George Shearer fight the blatant miscarriage of justice for the freedom of Henry and his friends.

Cast

Daniel Valdez

Henry Reyna

Edward James Olmos

El Pachuco

Charles Aidman

George Shearer

Tyne Daly

Alice Bloomfield

John Anderson

Judge F.W. Charles

Abel Franco

Enrique

Mike Gomez

Joey / Jose Torres

Alma Martinez

Lupe

Francis X. McCarthy

Press

Lupe Ontiveros

Dolores

Ed Peck

Lieutenant Edwards

Robert Phalen

District Attorney

Themes & keywords

musicalmexican americansan quentin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Zoot Suit in Mexico?+

Zoot Suit is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Zoot Suit on Netflix?+

Zoot Suit is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Zoot Suit?+

Zoot Suit has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Zoot Suit?+

Zoot Suit stars Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly and John Anderson.

When did Zoot Suit come out?+

Zoot Suit is a 1981 movie directed by Luis Valdez.

What genre is Zoot Suit?+

Zoot Suit is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Zoot Suit?+

Zoot Suit was directed by Luis Valdez.