American Visa
Synopsis
After being denied an American visa, a Bolivian professor becomes involved in a web of criminal activities, holds-up the American consulate and falls for a beautiful prostitute from the Bolivian lowlands.
Top Cast
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Demián Bichir
Professor Mario Alvarez
Kate del Castillo
Blanca
Jorge Ortiz Sánchez
Ballon
Claudia Lobo
Norah
Roberto Barbery
Alfonso
Alejandra Lanza
Isabel
Luis Bredow
Hotel California Proprietor
Juan Alberto Etcheverry
Don Antonio
Hugo Pozo
Severo
Fred Nuñez
Cabral
John Mark Byers
American Consul
Cacho Mendieta
Don Ambrosio
Eliana Siles
Doña Esther
Marcelino Quispe
Yatiri
Tatiana Zeballos
Cabaret dancer
Claudia Coronel
Tipa calle Embajada
Carlos Morales
Vice Consul
Ximena Alvarez
Woman at Embassy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Valdivia
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Carlos Valdivia
- Original Score
- José Stephens
- Original Title
- American Visa
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Producciones X Marca, Oscar Quintela, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Programa Ibermedia, FIDECINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Valdivia
Juan Carlos Valdivia, Juan Recacoechea
José Stephens
Ernesto Fernández Tellería
Alejandro González Padilla
Ximena Valdivia Flores, Felipe Galdo, Alejandro González Padilla, Oscar Quintela, Juan Carlos Valdivia
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Carlos Valdivia
Director
Juan Carlos Valdivia
Screenplay
Ximena Valdivia Flores
Producer
Felipe Galdo
Producer
Alejandro González Padilla
Producer
Oscar Quintela
Producer
Juan Carlos Valdivia
Producer
Ernesto Fernández Tellería
Director of Photography
Alejandro González Padilla
Editor
Pilar Groux
Costume Design
José Stephens
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Visa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Visa about?
After being denied an American visa, a Bolivian professor becomes involved in a web of criminal activities, holds-up the American consulate and falls for a beautiful prostitute from the Bolivian lowlands.
Who directed American Visa?
American Visa was directed by Juan Carlos Valdivia.
Who stars in American Visa?
The principal cast of American Visa includes Demián Bichir, Kate del Castillo, Jorge Ortiz Sánchez, Claudia Lobo, Roberto Barbery.
When was American Visa released and how long is it?
American Visa was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for American Visa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Visa was composed by José Stephens.
Is American Visa based on a book or true story?
American Visa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Juan Recacoechea".