Latino (1985)

  • NR
  • 02/28/1985 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 1h 48m

Overview

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.

Haskell Wexler

Director, Writer

Cast

Robert Beltran's headshot

Robert Beltran

Eddie Guerrero
Annette Charles's headshot

Annette Charles

Marlena (as Annette Cardona)
Américo González's headshot

Américo González

Malena's Father
Michael Goodwin's headshot

Michael Goodwin

Becket

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