The Ghost of War
El espectro de la guerra
Synopsis
In this political thriller, Reynaldo, a young dancer from a resort area on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, deserts his career to join his nation's fight against the American-backed Contras. Wartime footage is interspersed with dance scenes, including one notable break-dancing demonstration at a discotheque. Despite its heavy political theme, this Spanish-language war drama also features a romantic subplot.
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- Director
- Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon, Franco Reggiani
- Original Title
- El espectro de la guerra
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon, Franco Reggiani
Department Leadership Roster
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
Director
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
Writer
Franco Reggiani
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost of War
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What is The Ghost of War about?
In this political thriller, Reynaldo, a young dancer from a resort area on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, deserts his career to join his nation's fight against the American-backed Contras. Wartime footage is interspersed with dance scenes, including one notable break-dancing demonstration at a discotheque. Despite its heavy political theme, this Spanish-language war drama also features a romantic subplot.
Who directed The Ghost of War?
The Ghost of War was directed by Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon.
Who stars in The Ghost of War?
The principal cast of The Ghost of War includes Elmer Macfield, Alenka Díaz, Manuel Poveda, Pilar Aguirre, Carlos Aleman Ocampo.
When was The Ghost of War released and how long is it?
The Ghost of War was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.