HIGH STAKES is a gripping crime thriller set in the turbulent streets of 1970s Los Angeles. The story follows two laid-back detectives, Adam Ralpot and Sal Astrana, who find themselves thrust into the city's dark underbelly when they are assigned to investigate a gruesome murder tied to the escalating drug trade. As they delve deeper into the case, they cross paths with a ruthless crime lord, Mateo 'El Escorpión' Navarro, leading to a high-stakes confrontation that tests their wits and courage. With a blend of humor, action, and suspense, "High Stakes" captures the gritty essence of the era while keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Salvatore ‘Sal’ Astraña
Mateo ‘El Escorpión’ Navarro
Micheal James
HIGH STAKES is a gripping crime thriller set in the turbulent streets of 1970s Los Angeles. The story follows two laid-back detectives, Adam Ralpot and Sal Astrana, who find themselves thrust into the city's dark underbelly when they are assigned to investigate a gruesome murder tied to the escalating drug trade. As they delve deeper into the case, they cross paths with a ruthless crime lord, Mateo 'El Escorpión' Navarro, leading to a high-stakes confrontation that tests their wits and courage. With a blend of humor, action, and suspense, "High Stakes" captures the gritty essence of the era while keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
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