Cristo Rey movie poster

Cristo Rey

January 22, 2014 1h 36m 5.4/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Cristo Rey is a drama/romance film. directed by Leticia Tonos.

Starring James Saintil, Akari Endo, and Yasser Michelén

Synopsis

Set in the Dominican Republic, Leticia Tonos Paniagua’s uniquely Caribbean retelling of Romeo and Juliet chronicles the love between a kind-hearted teenager, ostracized for his mixed Haitian-Dominican descent, and the beautiful sister of a local drug kingpin he’s hired to protect.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 22, 2014 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Dominican Republic + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Les Films de l'Astre
  • Producciones Linea Espiral

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cristo Rey about?

Set in the Dominican Republic, Leticia Tonos Paniagua’s uniquely Caribbean retelling of Romeo and Juliet chronicles the love between a kind-hearted teenager, ostracized for his mixed Haitian-Domi...

Who directed Cristo Rey?

Cristo Rey was directed by Leticia Tonos.

How long is Cristo Rey?

Cristo Rey has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Cristo Rey released?

Cristo Rey was released on January 22, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cristo Rey?

The main cast of Cristo Rey includes James Saintil, Akari Endo, Yasser Michelén, Jalsen Santana, Arturo Lopez.