Zoot Suit
"An American original."
Originally released in 1981. Zoot Suit is a drama/music film. directed by Luis Valdez.
Starring Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, and Charles Aidman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Box Office
$3.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,256,694
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoot Suit about?
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. Hen...
Who directed Zoot Suit?
Zoot Suit was directed by Luis Valdez.
How long is Zoot Suit?
Zoot Suit has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Zoot Suit released?
Zoot Suit was released on October 2, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zoot Suit?
The main cast of Zoot Suit includes Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly, John Anderson.