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The Ghost of War
The Ghost of War
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The Ghost of War

Original Title: El espectro de la guerra

1988
1h 19m
Music
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

1h 19m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Jan 1, 1988
Languages
Spanish
Director
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon
Production
ICAIC
ICAIC
TVE
TVE
Production Countries
Mexico
Nicaragua
Cuba
Spain

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Elmer Macfield

Reynaldo

Alenka Díaz

Maria

Manuel Poveda

Miguel

Pilar Aguirre

Grandmother

Carlos Aleman Ocampo

Don Teofilo

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