Movie·2023·1h 39m
Flamin' Hot
The flavor you know. The story you don't.
Directed By
Eva Longoria
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
Written By
Linda Yvette Chavez, Lewis Colick
Producer
Samuel Rodriguez, David Kern
Cinematography
Federico Cantini
Music
Marcelo Zarvos
Editor
Liza D. Espinas
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Jesse García
Richard Montañez
Annie Gonzalez
Judy Montañez
Emilio Rivera
Vacho Montañez
Vanessa Martinez
Concha Montañez
Dennis Haysbert
Clarence C. Baker
Tony Shalhoub
Roger Enrico
Pepe Serna
Abuelito
Bobby Soto
Tony Romero
Jimmy Gonzáles
Hector Morales
Matt Walsh
Lonny Mason
Carlos S. Sanchez
Young Richard
Hunter Jones
Lucky Montañez
Carlos Solórzano
Young Lucky Montañez
Brice González
Steven Montañez
Jayde Martinez
Young Judy
Fabian Alomar
Pablito
Scar
Diego
Eric Marq
Nacho
// crew
Crew
Linda Yvette Chavez
Screenplay
Samuel Rodriguez
Executive Producer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Liza D. Espinas
Editor
Kayla Emter
Editor
Federico Cantini
Director of Photography
David Kern
Executive Producer
Lewis Colick
Screenplay
Eva Longoria
Director
DeVon Franklin
Producer
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