Illegal Tender (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Illegal Tender is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Franc. Reyes, starring Dania Ramirez and Rick Gonzalez. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Franc. Reyes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Illegal Tender About?
The premise of Illegal Tender without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man's life takes a dangerous turn when a vengeful figure resurfaces, putting his loved ones at risk. Wilson De Leon Jr. and his mother are forced to confront their difficult history and unite to shield their family from harm. They seek justice for the murder of his father, navigating a path filled with peril and unexpected alliances.
Illegal Tender Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male rear nudity
- reference to tony montana
- reference to the devil
- gang violence
- shooting
- violence
- offscreen death
- offscreen murder
- offscreen violence
- street shootout
- urban violence
- urban setting
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- street violence
- ambush
- airport
- argument
- tragic loss
- grief
- crying in grief
- newborn child
- giving birth
- brutality
- gunplay
- gunfire
- gunfight
- homicide
- tension
- shot in self defense
- self defense
- pistol
- handgun
- hostility
- shot repeatedly
- gangster
- basement
- gun owner
- intrusion
- invasion
- intruder
- home invasion
- home intruder
- pride
- honor
- gangster film
- hispanic gangster
- no opening credits
- paranoia
- female gangster
- knife
- taking cover
Illegal Tender Cast
Dania Ramirez leads the cast, with Rick Gonzalez. Directed by Franc. Reyes.
- Director Franc. Reyes
More from Franc. Reyes
More films directed by Franc. Reyes, best-rated first: Empire and The Ministers.
Illegal Tender Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Illegal Tender 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 15% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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Illegal Tender Plot Summary
What happens in Illegal Tender from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1985, in the vibrant Bronx, New York, Millie and Wilson De Leon eagerly await the arrival of their first child. At this time, Wilson is entrenched in the dangerous world of drug dealing, working for the ruthless Javier Cordero. One fateful night, Millie surprises Wilson with news that she has successfully laundered his illicit earnings and made profitable investments that would allow them to escape this treacherous life. However, tragedy strikes when Wilson attends a meeting with Javier, where he is unexpectedly murdered just as their son, Wilson Jr., is born.
Full summary
The whole story of Illegal Tender, scene by scene
Illegal Tender Box Office
Illegal Tender grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $3.1M
Illegal Tender Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Illegal Tender.
How Well Do You Know Illegal Tender?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Illegal Tender
19 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Charger and the 1978 Buick Electra 225.
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2006 Cadillac DTS Minor role
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Illegal Tender FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Illegal Tender, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Illegal Tender?
Illegal Tender runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Illegal Tender released?
Illegal Tender was released on August 24, 2007.
Who directed Illegal Tender?
Illegal Tender was directed by Franc. Reyes.
More films by Franc. Reyes Who is in the cast of Illegal Tender?
Illegal Tender stars Dania Ramirez and Rick Gonzalez.
How much did Illegal Tender make at the box office?
Illegal Tender grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
How is Illegal Tender rated?
Illegal Tender has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Illegal Tender have a post-credit scene?
No. Illegal Tender has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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