Piñero
Originally released in 2001. Piñero is a drama film. directed by Leon Ichaso.
Starring Benjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito, and Talisa Soto
Synopsis
"Piñero" tells the story of the explosive life of a Latino icon, the gay poet-playwright-actor Miguel Piñero, whose urban poetry is recognized as a pre-cursor to rap and hip-hop. After doing time in hard-core Sing-Sing for petty thefts and drug dealing, Piñero's prison experiences developed into the 1974 Tony-nominated play Short Eyes. The resulting notoriety and fame was too much for the Latino bad-boy genius who retreated to the darker corners of New York City.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Burnside Entertainment
- Lower East Side Films
- GreeneStreet Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piñero about?
"Piñero" tells the story of the explosive life of a Latino icon, the gay poet-playwright-actor Miguel Piñero, whose urban poetry is recognized as a pre-cursor to rap and hip-hop. After doing time...
Who directed Piñero?
Piñero was directed by Leon Ichaso.
How long is Piñero?
Piñero has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Piñero released?
Piñero was released on October 5, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Piñero?
The main cast of Piñero includes Benjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Talisa Soto, Nelson Vasquez, Panchito Gómez.