Juan Carlos Barreto
Biography: Juan Carlos Barreto (Monterrey, Nuevo León; March 11, 1957) is a Mexican film, theater and television actor who has stood out for his performances in the soap opera "Para Volver a Amar" and the Film "Fausto" by José Julián Vázquez, which was awarded best film at one of the oldest festivals in the United States, the BFF.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 11, 1957
Deathday: N/A
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Backyard
2009-02-20
Backyard
Overview: Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos, a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2009-02-20
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Burn the Bridges
2007-04-05
Burn the Bridges
Overview: Eugenia is a former pop singer who is bedridden and dying of cancer. She is cared for by her daughter, Helena, who dreams of traveling the world and wishes she could be a glamorous pop star like her mother was. Helena’s younger brother Sebastian's dreams are simple and he merely wants to move to the beach. Helena is smart and pretty but she has no friends, male or female and is totally devoted to her mother's care and is also on the verge of initiating an incestuous relationship with Sebastian. Sebastian however, is falling in love with a boy at school named Juan who is the school roughneck and the son of a single father who owns a little bar. Juan is the nemesis of the school preppy named Ismael who comes from such a wealthy home that he has his own chauffeur and bodyguards. Ismael's ping-pong obsessed girlfriend Aurora rents a room at Helena and Sebastian's house where Ismael discovers he is also attracted to Sebastian.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2007-04-05
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Lluvia de diamantes
1996-01-01
Lluvia de diamantes
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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Another Mexican
2010-11-12
Another Mexican
Overview: Antonio (Ricky Mergold) is a 16 year old boy from a village in the Mexican province, living the awakening of consciousness with the intensity of the contradictions that surround him: a dogmatic religion, mediocre educational institutions, corrupt politicians an a society full of conformity. His life changes when a young teacher with a genuine desire to teach their students comes to the town, a guide that encourages them to live with dignity and to be critical of the world around them. This story is full of drama and misadventures, which Antonio lives without proper orientation and promiscuity.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-12
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Love on a Weekend
2010-01-22
Love on a Weekend
Overview: One city. Three days, three social classes, three love songs, human beings who coexist without touching one another, joined by mirages and hopes. Their struggles to survive are individual and secret; there are no winners or losers. The seeming order is maintained and a weekend begins.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2010-01-22
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Under the Salt
2008-10-17
Under the Salt
Overview: A series of murders leads Commander Trujillo to Santa Rosa de la Sal a town close to a salt mine, where he meets Victor Zepeda - a lonely teenager who works in his father's funeral home and spends his free time making crude animated horror films - who's strange behavior seems to point at him as the culprit of the crimes.
Genres: Action Thriller Mystery Horror
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2008-10-17
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Amor que mata
1994-01-01
Amor que mata
Overview: Diego is a young musician who lives the terrible death of his uncle to AIDS. While in his deep depresion he meets Gabriela, which brings back a smile to his face. Just when life seems more promising than ever, one beutiful night death once again took a toll on his life. It seems as though the phantoms of the past are never going to let him go.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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La señorita
1994-06-02
La señorita
Overview: Violent death of a loan shark investigated by diligent policeman.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-06-02
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Meat Stew, Original Recipe
2019-08-02
Meat Stew, Original Recipe
Overview: A dysfunctional family reunites after the grandmother's death, who was a famous cooker of the traditional mexican dish: mole de olla.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2019-08-02
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Apocryphal
2012-03-28
Apocryphal
Overview: Bewildered, Carlos awakens from a nightmare stalked by Death. The dream has a foreboding message, which is not entirely clear to him. Carlos decides to challenge his destiny and face the consequences, but his evil doing ends up shaping his own fate and that of those around him. Macabre by choice, Carlos attempts to tip the scales by changing the course of the plot designed by the gods. In this story,the unsettling city of Mexico is the backdropthat reveals psychological and human postures characteristic of a big city. It is a story where individuals who change their destiny with masks and opportunism manipulate morality, religion and reason for selfish personal gain.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-28
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Asalto bancario
1998-01-01
Asalto bancario
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Genres: Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Dos hermanos buena onda
1994-01-01
Dos hermanos buena onda
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Lucía, Lucía
2003-01-17
Lucía, Lucía
Overview: Lucia, an children's book author, tells the story of her husband's disappearance. One day on their way to Brazil he just disappears. She goes to the police, gets a ransom note, and makes friends with the old dude downstairs and the young dude upstairs as she tries to find him. Things take a bit of a twist as she realized the kidnapping may not be as simple as it seems on the surface.
Genres: Adventure Drama Comedy Thriller Crime Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2003-01-17
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Tiempo de muerte
1994-12-31
Tiempo de muerte
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-12-31
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Depositarios
2010-11-12
Depositarios
Overview: In the near future, medicine, computing and genetics have made it possible to end the human physical and psychological pain, filtering it through other human beings created expressly for this task, known as "gatekeepers". The plot follows the story of two researchers who belong to the Police Special Branch dedicated to pursue the emerging crimes related to the implementation of this new technology.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-12
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Juana la Cubana
1994-04-15
Juana la Cubana
Overview: The beautiful nightclub singer/dancer Juana the Cuban moonlights as freedom fighter “Commander Zeta”, joining forces with the C.I.A. to overthrow the brutal regime of a military dictator (played by Erik Estrada) who plans to unleash bacteriological warfare on the U.S.A.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-04-15
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Los 6 mandamientos de la risa
1999-03-31
Los 6 mandamientos de la risa
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1999-03-31
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Terrorist Command
1992-10-08
Terrorist Command
Overview: A group of terrorists puts the authorities on alert, creating hellish chaos.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1992-10-08
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Furia de barrio
1993-01-01
Furia de barrio
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Tiempo de muerte 2
1995-01-01
Tiempo de muerte 2
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Imposible de matar
1994-01-01
Imposible de matar
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Genres: Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Asesino por instinto
1993-12-31
Asesino por instinto
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Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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Yo quiero ser rico
1998-01-01
Yo quiero ser rico
Overview: A comedy of love and misunderstandings, in the tradition of Mexican Telenovela's. Featuring Mexico's brightest soap-stars and beauty queens. Mario and Roberto are best friends. Mario has financial problems and seeks to marry a wealthy lady to solve his problems, while Roberto is in search of true love. Teresa, Irma and Alicia are beautiful ladies, each with their own agenda. Mario thinks Teresa is rich, and she plays along to fool him, while Alicia is in love with a gay guy and can't seem to straighten him out. The story unfolds one weekend through parties and revelations that leave no one untouched and everyone unsatisfied.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Redemption of a Broken Mind
2017-06-23
Redemption of a Broken Mind
Overview: Fausto is destined to live the suicide of his beloved wife. After this tragic event, he’s inexplicably given the opportunity to travel back in time and change the faith of the woman who he loves.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2017-06-23
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Veinteañera, divorciada y fantástica
2020-02-14
Veinteañera, divorciada y fantástica
Overview: Regina, our young protagonist, always dreamed of getting married. And she did it - but the dream lasted much less than she thought and now she has to face life in a very funny way as a divorcee.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2020-02-14
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Los cómplices del infierno
1995-06-23
Los cómplices del infierno
Overview: Sandra and Deborah are two women trying to escape from a tragic recent event. They go for a vacation on a beach house but are then followed by an evil cult.
Genres: Action Crime Mystery Horror
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-06-23
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