Chop Shop
Originally released in 2008. Chop Shop is a drama film. directed by Ramin Bahrani. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, and Ahmad Razvi
Synopsis
Alejandro, a tough and ambitious Latino street orphan on the verge of adolescence, lives and works in an auto-body repair shop in a sprawling junkyard on the outskirts of Queens, New York. In this chaotic world of adults, young Alejandro struggles to make a better life for himself and his 16-year-old sister, Isamar.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (79 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alejandro Polanco
as Ale
Isamar Gonzales
as Isamar
Ahmad Razvi
as Ahmad
Carlos Zapata
as Carlos
Rob Sowulski
as Rob
Anthony Felton
as Carlos's Uncle
Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
as Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
Michael 'Gringo' Nieto
as Construction Foreman
Carlos Ayala
as Carlos the Pigeon Worker
Laura Patalano
as Laura
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Muskat Filmed Properties
- Noruz Films
- Big Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chop Shop about?
Alejandro, a tough and ambitious Latino street orphan on the verge of adolescence, lives and works in an auto-body repair shop in a sprawling junkyard on the outskirts of Queens, New York. In this ...
Who directed Chop Shop?
Chop Shop was directed by Ramin Bahrani.
How long is Chop Shop?
Chop Shop has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Chop Shop released?
Chop Shop was released on February 27, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chop Shop?
The main cast of Chop Shop includes Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Ahmad Razvi, Carlos Zapata, Rob Sowulski.