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5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Ratings

Empire

Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 6, 2002

Summary: The story of gangster Victor Rosa's (Leguizamo) quest for the American Dream as he tries to escape his criminal past and free himself from the trapppings of easy money on the violent streets of the South Bronx. This is the first release Arenas Entertainment, the new Latino film label in partnership with Universal Pictures. (Arenas Entertainment)

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Runtime:	90 min
Rating:	Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content and some sexuality.
Production:	Universal Pictures
Genres:	Drama, Thriller, Crime
Country:	USA
Languages:	English, Spanish
Home Release Date:	Mar 18, 2003

Director	Credit
Franc. Reyes	Director

Writer	Credit
Franc. Reyes	Written By

Principal Cast	Credit
Denise Richards	Trish
John Leguizamo	Victor Rosa
Peter Sarsgaard	Jack

Cast	Credit
Anthony 'Treach' Criss	Chedda
Carlos León	Hector
Delilah Cotto	Carmen
Fat Joe	Tito Severe
Felix Solis	Jose
Isabella Rossellini	La Colombiana
Nestor Serrano	Rafael Menendez
Omar Pastran	Jason
Rafael Báez	Jay
Rob B. Campbell	Det. O'Brien
Sônia Braga	Iris
Vincent Laresca	Jimmy

Producer	Credit
Chris Connolly	Associate Producer
Daniel Bigel	Producer
Jill Footlick	Co-Producer
John Leguizamo	Co-Producer
Michael Mailer	Producer
Steven C. Beer	Co-Executive Producer