Noriega: God's Favorite
Synopsis
The story of Panamanian general Manuel Antonio 'Tony' Noriega, whose meteoric career, from utter poverty, as a soldier and CIA informant who also served as source to various other powers and even the Colombian drug mafia he claims to fight valiantly to please CIA director and later U.S. president Bush Sr., starts when he confesses to a priest, reminiscing how he has experienced such luck that he believes himself to be God's favorite- each time he takes more risks people tell him he went too far, but always seems to get away with it.
Top Cast
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Bob Hoskins
Manuel Noriega
Jeffrey DeMunn
Nuncio
Rosa Blasi
Vicky Amador
Luis Ávalos
President Nicky Barletta
Denise Blasor
Felicidad Noriega
Nestor Carbonell
Major Giroldi
Tony Plana
Colonel Diaz-Herrera
Sabi Dorr
Irwin
John Verea
Father Jorge
Richard Masur
Mark
David Marshall Grant
Drug Dealer
Michael Sorich
Fidel Castro
Jorge Luis Abreu
Witch Doctor
Edward Edwards
Oliver North
Ivo Cutzarida
Hugo Spadafora
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Wright
- Original Title
- Noriega: God's Favorite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, New Regency Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Lawrence Wright
Pierre Mignot
Mark Conte
Nancy Hardin, Roger Spottiswoode, Lope V. Juban Jr., Nick Wechsler, Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Lawrence Wright
Writer
Nancy Hardin
Producer
Mark Conte
Editor
Lope V. Juban Jr.
Producer
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Florence-Isabelle Megginson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Noriega: God's Favorite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Noriega: God's Favorite about?
The story of Panamanian general Manuel Antonio 'Tony' Noriega, whose meteoric career, from utter poverty, as a soldier and CIA informant who also served as source to various other powers and even the Colombian drug mafia he claims to fight valiantly to please CIA director and later U.S. president Bush Sr., starts when he confesses to a priest, reminiscing how he has experienced such luck that he believes himself to be God's favorite- each time he takes more risks people tell him he went too far, but always seems to get away with it.
Who directed Noriega: God's Favorite?
Noriega: God's Favorite was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in Noriega: God's Favorite?
The principal cast of Noriega: God's Favorite includes Bob Hoskins, Jeffrey DeMunn, Rosa Blasi, Luis Ávalos, Denise Blasor.
When was Noriega: God's Favorite released and how long is it?
Noriega: God's Favorite was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.