# Killing Cabos (2004)

> A botched assault and mistaken kidnapping unleash a delirious chain reaction among a steel magnate, his employee, and an opportunistic crew in Mexico City.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8499

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Action, Crime
- Director: Alejandro Lozano
- Cast: Tony Dalton, Ana Claudia Talancón, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Kristoff Raczynski, Raúl Méndez, Joaquín Cosío, Silverio Palacios, Rocío Verdejo
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380538/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, chaotic, sardonic, late night comedy, cult movie night

## Synopsis

A chaotic night of mistaken identities leads to unexpected hilarity and mayhem in the heart of Mexico City.

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