Latino (1985)

5.5/10 • 108 min • War Drama

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.

Cast

Robert Beltran

Annette Charles

Marlena (as Annette Cardona)

Michael Goodwin

Gavin MacFadyen

Julio Medina

Tony Plana

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