Norberto Barba — Director (3)

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Solo (1996)
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other title: 机器战士 / 魔鬼苏罗 …
An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.

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Resurrection Blvd. (2000)
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other title: 复活
hree generations of the Santiago family have forged their legacy in boxing. Widower Roberto Santiago (Tony Plana), who is also struggling with his illness is worried about his children which all take different paths in their lifes. Miguel (Mauricio Mendoza), the oldest son, tries to be a great… More manager, while Carlos (Michael DeLorenzo), after an enemy shot at him tries to go back to his life as a boxer. His brother Alex (Nicholas Gonzales) replaced him in boxing, but was soon lost and had to find a way to go back living normal without boxing. Yolanda (Ruth Livier), the oldest daughter, works at a office and goes thorugh her life with her boyfriend, Luke Bonner (Brian Austin Green), a policeman that changed her life forever. The youngest daughter, Victoria (Marisol Nichols), was always a mutinous daughter, trying to live her life, but soon she realizes how important her family is. Meawhile, their neighbour, Aunt Bibi Corrales (Elizabeth Peña), the sister of Roberto's deceased wife, has troubles with her hair stylist shop. There is also Uncle Ruben (Daniel Zacapa), a former boxer who is unable to speak due to his brain damage. In one word, Resurrection Blvd. relates the individual trials, tribulations, tragedies and triumphs of this Mexican-American family in East Los Angeles, California. The show aired three season from 2000-2002 on Showtime. Brian Austin Green, well known from "Beverly Hills, 90210," joined the cast in second season, but hasn't returned for third. The original theme song was perfomed by Los Lobos. Original music by Julián Gonzáles.

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Irezumi (1994)
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other title: 蓝色追杀令 / Blue Tiger …
Gena is a sweet and dedicated mother to her little son. One day, whilst shopping with him for a halloween mask, her son is accidently shot through the chest by a Japanese Gunman, trying to kill an opposing gang of bus operators. Gena notices that the gunman has a picture of a blue tiger on his chest. She is turned into an obsessed person and has an identical red tiger etched into her skin. She then tracks down the killer and plots his death. This leads her into the world of the Japanese Mafia