Danny De La Paz

Acting

Danny De La Paz

Born April 3, 1957 · Whittier, California, USA (age 69)

Danny de La Cruz ( born April, 3 1957) is a Native Mexican-American actor and film producer. Known for Boulevard Nights, American Me, Miracle Mile and Barbarosa. Stands at 5’11”.

Known For

American MeAmerican Me · 1992
American Me
7.41992
MovieCrimeDrama
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
The Brotherhood of JusticeThe Brotherhood of Justice · 1986
The Brotherhood of Justice
5.91986
MovieThrillerAction
High-school students start a vigilante group in their neighbourhood but, as their power increases, they become more abusive and dangerous.
8 Million Ways to Die8 Million Ways to Die · 1986
8 Million Ways to Die
5.51986
MovieThrillerCrime
Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.
Miracle MileMiracle Mile · 1989
Miracle Mile
6.91989
MovieScience FictionThriller
After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling news: WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour!
BarbarosaBarbarosa · 1982
Barbarosa
5.91982
MovieWesternAction
Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbarosa, a gunman of near-mythical proportions, who is himself in danger from his father-in-law Don Braulio, a wealthy Mexican rancher. Don Braulio wants Barbarosa dead for marrying his daughter against the father's will. Barbarosa reluctantly takes the clumsy Karl on as a partner, as both of them look to survive the forces lining up against them.
CubaCuba · 1979
Cuba
5.51979
MovieActionDrama
A British mercenary arrives in pre-Revolution Cuba to help train the corrupt General Batista's army against Castro's guerrillas while he also romances a former lover now married to an unscrupulous plantation owner.
Star MapsStar Maps · 1997
Star Maps
5.51997
MovieComedyDrama
Carlos wants to be an actor. But his father, Pepe, wants him to work in the family business, that is, male prostitution. Carlos decides that he will be one of his father's boys until he can get his foot in the door in Hollywood.
3:15 the Moment of Truth3:15 the Moment of Truth · 1986
3:15 the Moment of Truth
5.81986
MovieActionCrime
Violent crime is routine. Organized drug trade runs rampant in the face of powerless authority. And a vicious street gang holds dominion with a savage reign of terror. Welcome to Lincoln High! Here the cobras rule the school and everyone in it. Everyone except for Jeff Hanna.

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When the Bough BreaksWhen the Bough Breaks · 1986
When the Bough Breaks
6.41986
MovieCrimeDrama
A Los Angeles psychiatrist testifies for the prosecution in the trial of an accused child molester. Later the defendant, who is out on bail, is found dead in the psychiatrist's office, in what appears to be a suicide. Shaken, the psychiatrist moves to the mountains outside of L.A. Not long afterwards a detective he knows comes to him for help. A seven-year-old girl saw someone kill both of her parents, but is so traumatized by the event that she can't remember anything, and the detective wants the doctor to help jar her memory. Soon, however, the doctor and the detective discover that the parents' murder and the pedophiles "suicide" may be linked to a shadowy group of wealthy and influential pedophiles, and that the child isn't the only one whose life is in danger.

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