“Latino” is a 1985 movie, all about the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and their battle against the U.S.-backed Contra rebels. The movie stars Robert Beltran as Eddie Guerrero, a Vietnam War veteran sent to help U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels. This article will explore more about this movie, its filming locations, and other interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film “Latino” was shot in two locations, Honduras and Nicaragua. The production team started filming in February 1984. The two countries provided the perfect backdrop for the narrative of the film set amidst warfare.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Beltran | Eddie Guerrero |
| Américo González | Malena’s Father |
| Michael Goodwin | Becket |
| Ricardo López | Attila |
| Gavin MacFadyen | Major Metcalf |
| Eddie Marquez | Eddie’s Brother |
| Walter Marín | Gilberto |
| Julio Medina | Salazar |
| Juan Carlos Ortiz | Marlena’s son |
| Tony Plana | Ruben |
| Luis Torrentes | Luis |
Trivia and Facts
- Haskell Wexler directed the movie.
- The film was aired in East Germany on October 2, 1987.
- Robert Beltran, Annette Charles, and Américo González played main characters in the film.
- The movie storyline focuses on the context of the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and their battle with the U.S.-backed Contra rebels.
- Eddie Guerrero (Robert Beltran), a Vietnam War veteran, is sent to aid U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels.
- The film has a runtime of 1h 45min and falls under the Drama, War genre.
- Notable members of the production crew include Haskell Wexler as writer, director, and Benjamin Berg as producer.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nicaragua
- Latitude: 12.865416
- Longitude: -85.207229
- Place ID: ChIJzSL_zgDCEI8RtRWsP-Wn-sg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nicaragua
- Timezone: America/Managua
