El Cortez

Year: 2006

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Stephen Purvis

DramaThriller

Ex-con Manny, struggling with autism, seeks redemption in his hometown and finds work at the historic Hotel El Cortez. There, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation involving a corrupt police officer, a prospector driven by greed, a ruthless drug dealer, and a calculating accomplice. Navigating this intricate web of deceit, Manny must confront the darkness lurking within the hotel and fight for his own chance at a new life.

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