Kingdom of Shadows Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Sep. 27, 2016

Kingdom of Shadows

Release Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 NYC/LA

Kingdom of Shadows takes an unflinching look at the human cost of the U.S.-Mexico drug war through the perspectives of three unlikely individuals.

Director: Bernardo Ruiz

PG-13 Documentary 1 hr, 14 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Kingdom of Shadows takes an unflinching look at the human cost of the U.S.-Mexico drug war through the perspectives of three unlikely individuals.

Sister Consuelo Morales, based in the devastated city of Monterrey, prods government officials to take action against the drug cartels on behalf of grieving families whose loved ones have gone missing.

Texan rancher Don Henry Ford Jr. offers historical context for the evolution to the hyper-violent state of drug trafficking today. He recounts his career as a smuggler during the 1980s before he served time for importing marijuana.

Undercover agent-turned-senior Homeland Security officer Oscar Hagelsieb recounts his own remarkable journey and offers a unique perspective on the U.S.’ role in the drug war. As the child of undocumented parents, Oscar grew up in an impoverished neighborhood where of his many peers gave in to the temptations of the drug economy.

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Who stars in Kingdom of Shadows – Cast List

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Who is making Kingdom of Shadows – Crew List

Director: Bernardo Ruiz
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Participant Media
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Kingdom of Shadows

Key Facts

Kingdom Of Shadows is written and directed by Bernardo Ruiz and produced by Katia Maguire and Ruiz. Executive producers are Participant Media’s Jeff Skoll and Diane Weyermann, and Boiling Pot’s Jimena Martí Haik and Carlos Gómez Andonaegui.Directors of photography are Antonio Cisneros, Juan Hernández and Claudio Rocha. Editor is Carla Gutierrez. Original music is by T. Griffin.

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Sep 2015

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned
Runtime: 1 hr, 14 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English<br> English (subtitled)<br> Spanish

Kingdom of Shadows Trailers and Clips

Kingdom of Shadows

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Kingdom of Shadows Release Date: When was the film released?

Kingdom of Shadows was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, November 20 , 2015. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Secret in Their Eyes, Spotlight and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.

Kingdom of Shadows DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Kingdom of Shadows is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sunday, September 20, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Kingdom of Shadows today on Amazon.

Kingdom of Shadows Digital Release Date

Kingdom of Shadows is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.