Latino
“It's not his country. It's not his war. So what the hell is he doing here?”
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.
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Latino | Official Trailer | CLSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haskell Wexler
- Screenplay & Story
- Haskell Wexler
- Original Score
- Alexina Louie
- Original Title
- Latino
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Neruda Corporation, Las Flores Company, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haskell Wexler
Haskell Wexler
Alexina Louie
Newton Thomas Sigel
Robert Dalva
Benjamin Berg, George Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
Haskell Wexler
Director
Haskell Wexler
Writer
Benjamin Berg
Producer
Alexina Louie
Original Music Composer
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Robert Dalva
Editor
Nubia Bermudez
Costume Design
Julián González
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Latino
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Latino about?
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.
Who directed Latino?
Latino was directed by Haskell Wexler.
Who stars in Latino?
The principal cast of Latino includes Robert Beltran, Annette Charles, Américo González, Michael Goodwin, Gavin MacFadyen.
When was Latino released and how long is it?
Latino was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Latino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Latino was composed by Alexina Louie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Latino?
Latino holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).