Born in East L.A.

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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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$17,355,263

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$17,355,263

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DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$4,359,040
1,112 theaters

Release DateAug 21, 1987

Running Time1 hr 25 min

GenresComedy

In Release133 days/19 weeks

Widest Release1,112 theaters

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Domestic All-Time Rankings

Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Aug 21-27	3	$6,449,600	-	1,112	-	$5,800	$6,449,600	1	false
Aug 28-Sep 3	10	$3,422,240	-46.9%	1,065	-47	$3,213	$9,871,840	2	false
Sep 4-10	10	$2,592,210	-24.3%	762	-303	$3,401	$12,464,050	3	false
Sep 11-17	11	$1,401,680	-45.9%	631	-131	$2,221	$13,865,730	4	false