Movie

Run, Tecato, Run

Based on true incidents, Run, Tecato, Run depicts a junkie's efforts to get off heroin in order to reclaim and raise his daughter. Produced for $60,000, the film explores the connections between the Vietnam War, drug addiction and crime—juxtaposing these against Mexican American family, culture and spirituality.

Director

Efrain Gutierrez

Screenplay

Efrain Gutierrez

Status

Released

Release date

22/09/1979

Original language

English