Latino
The fighting between the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the Contra rebels backed by U.S. money and expertise is the focus of this pro-Sandinista film by Haskell Wexler. On a secret mission to help the U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels in the jungles of Nicaragua, American soldier Eddie Guerrero begins to question the morality of the task at hand and consider how his actions may influence the fate of a nation.
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Latino
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 28, 1985
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
War, Drama
User Score
46%
Original Title
Latino
Production Companies
Neruda Corporation, Las Flores Company, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Director
Haskell Wexler
Description
The fighting between the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the Contra rebels backed by U.S. money and expertise is the focus of this pro-Sandinista film by Haskell Wexler. On a secret mission to help the U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels in the jungles of Nicaragua, American soldier Eddie Guerrero begins to question the morality of the task at hand and consider how his actions may influence the fate of a nation.