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Sweet 15

Sweet 15

Maturity isn't measured by the number of candles on your cake.

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Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young girl into adulthood. Marta is understandably angry and resentful when her father cancels the gala event, but her outlook changes completely when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret: He never became a U.S. citizen.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

15 January 1990

Country

United States of America

Cast

Karla Montana

Karla Montana

Marta Delacruz

Panchito Gómez

Panchito Gómez

Ramón

Jerry Stiller

Jerry Stiller

Mr. Waterman

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Samuel Dela Cruz

Robert Covarrubias

Robert Covarrubias

Jorge

Laura P. Vega

Laura P. Vega

Gabrielle Corea

Giselle Anthony

Giselle Anthony

Jackie

Jenny Gago

Jenny Gago

Inez

Vanessa Marquez

Vanessa Marquez

Lupe

Susan Ruttan

Susan Ruttan

Mrs. Zavala

Liz Torres

Liz Torres

Humberto Ortiz

Humberto Ortiz

Ricky Delacruz

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