The movie “East L.A. Warriors” premiered in 1989. The film showcases a lot of rivalry and conflict, unfolding on the streets of East L.A., with stars like Tony Bravo as Aurelio, Kamar de los Reyes as Paulo, and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Chesare, among others. Read on to learn about the filming locations and some interesting trivia from this action-packed drama.
Where it Filmed?
East L.A. Warriors was filmed in a few locations across California, especially in Los Angeles. The specific sites include Los Angeles County, Downtown, Arts District, and 640 S. Anderson St, Downtown, all located within Los Angeles. The filming took place in July 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tony Bravo | Aurelio |
| Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | Chesare |
| Jastereo Coviare | Stone |
| Dan Moreau | Miguel |
| William Smith | Martelli |
| Jack Rubio | Lobo 1 |
| Andy Carranza | Lobo 2 |
| Danny Acevedo | Juanito |
| Joey Cuevas | Dancer |
| Sabrina Ferrand | Dancer |
| Marissa Wade | Michelle Lane |
| Tau Logo | Bodyguard 1 |
| Levi Davis | Bodyguard 2 |
| Sam Travino | ‘Rojos’ (Red Wing) Leader |
| Tony Vallo | Priest |
| Bobby Nagao | Street Dragon Leader |
| Ester Bravo | Waitress |
| Frankie Avina | Carlos |
| Lorenzo De La Cruz | Gang Member (uncredited) |
| Leslie Horan | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Addison Randall and written by Raymond Martino and Addison Randall.
- Apart from the main cast, actors like Dianne Heyden, Dan Moreau, Debra Lee Giometti, and William Smith also had significant roles in the film.
- William Smith, who played the character Martelli in the movie, has previously portrayed a character with the same name in the 1972 film “Sweet Jesus, Preacherman”.
- Produced by PM Entertainment Group and Peliculas Cinemax S.A., the film was distributed by multiple companies, including Echo Bridge Home Entertainment in the United States and ILC Ltd in the United Kingdom.
- With an aspect ratio of 1.33 : 1, the film was presented in color and had a Dolby Digital (2.0) sound mix.
- The movie is known by different names in various countries. For example, it’s known as “Guerrero del Este de Los Angeles” in Mexico, “Samurai Warriors” in Spain, and “Guerreiros do Leste” in Brazil.
- The film featured a soundtrack named “Living to Die”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 640 S. Anderson St, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0376987
- Longitude: -118.2231722
- Place ID: ChIJr62r_hvGwoARMd0gwlSZdqk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 640 S Anderson St, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
