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In Search of a Dream

Original title: Buscando un sueño
  • 1997
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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In Search of a Dream (1997)
Drama

Two friends in Washington Heights take different paths to earn a living: one working in a grocery store, the other as a drug dealer.Two friends in Washington Heights take different paths to earn a living: one working in a grocery store, the other as a drug dealer.Two friends in Washington Heights take different paths to earn a living: one working in a grocery store, the other as a drug dealer.

  • Directors
    • David Castillo
    • Joseph Medina
    • Jaime Pina
  • Writers
    • Joseph Medina
    • Freddy Vargas
  • Stars
    • Kamar de los Reyes
    • Elvis Nolasco
    • Benny Nieves
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    21
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • David Castillo
      • Joseph Medina
      • Jaime Pina
    • Writers
      • Joseph Medina
      • Freddy Vargas
    • Stars
      • Kamar de los Reyes
      • Elvis Nolasco
      • Benny Nieves
    • 1Critic review
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    Kamar de los Reyes
    Kamar de los Reyes
    • Marcos
    Elvis Nolasco
    Elvis Nolasco
    • Pepe
    Benny Nieves
    Benny Nieves
    • Julio
    Luna Lauren Velez
    Luna Lauren Velez
    • Sandra
    • (as Lauren Vélez)
    Mateo Gómez
    Mateo Gómez
    • Charlie
    Magic Juan
    • Rafa
    Julie Carlo
    • Martha
    T.J. Glenn
    • Detective Mike
    Marcos Antonio Miranda
    Marcos Antonio Miranda
    • Peter
    Joel Garcia
    • Don Rogelio
    El General
    • Band Manager
    • (as Edgardo Franco 'El General')
    Raymond Reynoso
    • Club Director
    Jose Alberto El Canario
    • José Alberto 'El Canario'
    Ravel
    • Bicho - Merengue Band Singer
    Rafael Decena
    • Pecao
    Fidel Vicioso
    Fidel Vicioso
    • Coco
    Jessy Terrero
    Jessy Terrero
    • Yeyo
    Lidia Ariza
    Lidia Ariza
    • Pepe's mother
    • Directors
      • David Castillo
      • Joseph Medina
      • Jaime Pina
    • Writers
      • Joseph Medina
      • Freddy Vargas
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      Se fue pa' Nueva York
      Written and performed by Charlie Valens

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Dominican Republic
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Buscando un sueño
    • Filming locations
      • Washington Heights, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miravista Films
      • Reel Creative
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $461,661
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $191,763
      • Nov 2, 1997
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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