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When an L.A. born American citizen is mistaken for a Mexican illegal alien and deported to Mexico, he has to do everything he can to get across the border.
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""Rudy Robles" (Cheech Marin) is a mechanic who works in Los Angeles and does the best that he can for his family. So when his mother (played by Lupe Ontiveros) asks him to drive to a nearby factory and pick up his cousin "Javier" (Paul Rodriguez) he does what he is told. Unfortunately for Rudy, when he gets to the factory it is suddenly raided by immigration officials and because he has accidentally left his wallet at home he is deported to Mexico. So unable to convince the authorities that he is an American citizen and with no money in his possession, Rudy has to somehow m..."
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Contrary to popular belief, the picture of Jesus Christ in Rudy's house is not Tommy Chong. Chong turned down an offer to cameo in the film.
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When an L.A. born American citizen is mistaken for a Mexican illegal alien and deported to Mexico, he has to do everything he can to get across the border.