Latino
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- Drama
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.
Latino is a 1985 war drama directed by Haskell Wexler that examines the Nicaraguan Contra conflict through the eyes of an American soldier questioning his mission. The film follows Eddie Guerrero as he grapples with the moral implications of training U.S.-backed rebels in the Nicaraguan jungle. A politically charged exploration of Cold War intervention and personal conscience.
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Robert BeltranEddie Guerrero
Annette CharlesMarlena (as Annette Cardona)- Américo GonzálezMalena's Father
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When was Latino released?
Latino was released on February 28, 1985.
Who directed Latino?
The film was directed by Haskell Wexler, known for his socially conscious filmmaking.
What is the plot of Latino?
The story follows American soldier Eddie Guerrero, who is sent on a secret mission to help train U.S.-backed Contra rebels in Nicaragua but begins to question the morality of the operation and its impact on the nation.
What political perspective does the film take?
Latino is a pro-Sandinista film that critically examines U.S. intervention in Nicaragua during the Contra war.
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