Raising Victor Vargas
Genres
Overview
Victor, a Lower East Side teenager, as he deals with his eccentric family, including his strict grandmother, his bratty sister, and a younger brother who completely idolizes him. Along the way he tries to win the affections of Judy, who is very careful and calculating when it comes to how she deals with men.
Details
Budget
$800000
Revenue
$2816116
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2002-05-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
43
Vote Average
6.9
Victor Rasuk
Victor Vargas
Judy Marte
'Juicy' Judy Gonzalez
Melonie Díaz
Melonie
Altagracia Guzman
Grandma
Silvestre Rasuk
Nino Vargas
Krystal Rodriguez
Vicki de la Cruz
Kevin Rivera
Harold
Wilfree Vasquez
Carlos
Donna Maldonado
Fat Donna
Alexander Garcia
Al
Johnny Ramos
Macho
Theresa Martinez
Judy's Mom
Randy Luna
Pool Boy #3
Jeff Knite
Pool Boy #4
Juan I. Lebron
Israel
Jacqueline Rosario
Singer
Joe Rosario
Security Guard
Gladys Austin
Social Worker
Matthew Roberts
Hector
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