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A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)

Dito Montiel, a successful author, receives a call from his long-suffering mother, asking him to return home and visit his ailing father. Dito recalls his childhood growing up in a violent neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., with friends Antonio, Giuseppe, Nerf and Mike.

Released Sept. 29, 2006 104 min 17+

Genres: Crime, Drama

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Production Companies: Belladonna Productions, Original Media, Xingu Films, Metropolitan Films

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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Runtime: 104 min.
Released: Sept. 29, 2006
Digital Release: March 2, 2007
Status: Released
Revenue: $516,139
Certification: R / 17+

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