We watch Pedro (Robert Sosa) , as he graduates highway patrol academy, and heads out to the roads of Mexico. His chiefs are only interested in the ticket quotas, and he doesn't seem to be making the totals. And then we see Pedro marry one of the first women he meets (Zaide Gutierréz), who is breaking the law, of course. Each day, he realizes that bribes are a natural part of business, but he is torn as to what is the right thing to do. If he follows the law, it holds up the drivers, waiting for the right paperwork... even the drivers would rather just pay the bribe and get on their way. Some very pretty scenes of various parts of Mexico. Also some blood and guts, when some thugs shoot Pedro up pretty badly, and kill his co-worker. Its like a biblical test of Job. Currently showing on "Fandor" channel. Pretty good. Entertaining. We kind of watch the narrative, and maybe sympathize with the difficulties of trying to be a good worker in Mexico, where regular rules don't really apply. Directed by British born Alex Cox. Mostly good stuff... my one complaint was the subtitles... they left out a WHOLE lot of stuff... some short comments, some swears. Still entertaining, but leaving that in would have been a nice touch of reality.
Highway Patrolman
1991 [SPANISH]
Crime / Drama
Plot summary
A naïve rookie in the Mexican highway patrol must adapt in order to survive as he contends with widespread corruption, dangerous drug runners and the consequences of his often morally gray actions.
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a month in the life of Mexico highway patrol
great film
the best alex cox film i've seen since sid and nancy, having been disappointed by death and the compass, and less disappointed by three businessmen. one to watch! great soundtrack too.
WHERE WAS EL PATRULLERO SHOT?
In Mexico City and on location all over northern Mexico. We began in Parras, Coahuila, which - by complete coincidence - was the town where Peckinpah filmed THE WILD BUNCH. We traveled west through the desert to El Chocolate, Torreon, Gomez Palacio, and Mapimi; thence to Durango and the surrounding hills; and down to Sombrerete in Zacatecas, and the Desierto de los Organos. Superb locations, but we were only scratching the surface -- as I learned later, directing DEATH & THE COMPAS and acting for Arturo Ripstein in LA REINA DE LA NOCHE and for Luis Estradda in LA LEY DE HERODES, Mexico is the most visually stimulating place on earth.
it's tough out there
Pedro rojas is a young cop trying to make a difference. the odds are against him, of course, but that doesn't stop him. low budget, bare minimum everything help to make this a must see. stick with it and you will be rewarded with a darn good movie. 8 may seem high, but sometimes movies need a boost.