Latino(1985)
It's not his country. It's not his war. So what the hell is he doing here?
Latino Synopsis
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 (1985) is a war and drama film directed by Haskell Wexler, released on February 28, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Robert Beltran, Annette Charles, Américo González and Michael Goodwin. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Haskell Wexler
- Writers:
- Haskell Wexler
- Producers:
- Benjamin Berg
- Cinematographer:
- Newton Thomas Sigel
- Composer:
- Alexina Louie
- Production:
- Neruda Corporation, Las Flores Company, Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Latino (1985) Trailer
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Latino Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Beltran
as Eddie Guerrero
Annette Charles
as Marlena (as Annette Cardona)
- Américo González
Américo González
as Malena's Father
Michael Goodwin
as Becket
Gavin MacFadyen
as Major Metcalf
Julio Medina
as Salazar
Tony Plana
as Ruben
Key crew
Directed by Haskell Wexler, written by Haskell Wexler, produced by Benjamin Berg.
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Latino Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Latino – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Latino online?
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Latino (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Latino?
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The main cast of Latino (1985) includes Robert Beltran, Annette Charles, Américo González, Michael Goodwin and Gavin MacFadyen. The film was directed by Haskell Wexler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Latino released?
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Latino was released on February 28, 1985 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Latino worth watching?
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Latino (1985) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Latino?
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Yes. The official Latino trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.