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El Padrino
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El Padrino

Drug Trafficking

$500Mnet worth

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El Padrino Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, known as "El Padrino", was one of the biggest Mexican drug lords. He founded the Guadalajara Cartel, which became the precursor of modern Mexican drug cartels. Felix Gallardo was arrested in 1989 and is serving a 37-year sentence. He was the mentor to future cartel leaders including El Chapo and El Mayo Zambada.

Overview

El Padrino is a 2004 American film directed by Damian Chapa. The film stars Chapa himself, depicting his life from a child, to his becoming the head of a notorious American narcotics syndicate. Co-starring in the film are: Jennifer Tilly, Faye Dunaway, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Wagner, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Gary Busey, Joanna Pacula, Rachel Hunter, and Stacy Keach.

Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for El Padrino. 2004 American film

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Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Padrino_(film)

Timeline

1940s
1946

Birth

Birth of El Padrino.

personal
2020s
2026

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career
2026

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