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The Latin Immigrant

El inmigrante latino

Synopsis

An ambitious Colombian composer travels to New York to pursue his career and finds it difficult to survive, stay, and, obviously, practice his profession. Just as he is about to give up, he meets a famous American musician who hires him as a driver to travel around the country, encountering all kinds of adventures along the way. The gringo musician's addiction to drugs and alcohol prevents him from performing at a concert, and he is replaced by our Latin man, who triumphs loudly.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gustavo Nieto Roa
Screenplay & Story
Gustavo Nieto Roa
Original Score
Roberto Campuzano
Original Title
El inmigrante latino
Country of Origin
Colombia
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 35m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Screenplay & Story

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Original Score & Music

Roberto Campuzano

Department Leadership Roster

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Director

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Writer

Roberto Campuzano

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Latin Immigrant.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Latin Immigrant

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Latin Immigrant about?

An ambitious Colombian composer travels to New York to pursue his career and finds it difficult to survive, stay, and, obviously, practice his profession. Just as he is about to give up, he meets a famous American musician who hires him as a driver to travel around the country, encountering all kinds of adventures along the way. The gringo musician's addiction to drugs and alcohol prevents him from performing at a concert, and he is replaced by our Latin man, who triumphs loudly.

Who directed The Latin Immigrant?

The Latin Immigrant was directed by Gustavo Nieto Roa.

Who stars in The Latin Immigrant?

The principal cast of The Latin Immigrant includes Carlos Benjumea, Franky Linero.

When was The Latin Immigrant released and how long is it?

The Latin Immigrant was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The Latin Immigrant?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Latin Immigrant was composed by Roberto Campuzano.