The Ghost of War

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1988

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

Spanish

Countries

Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, Spain

Production

TVE,ICAIC,Instituto Nicaraguense de Cine (INCINE)

Cast

Carlos Aleman Ocampo,Manuel Poveda,Elmer Macfield,Alenka Díaz,Pilar Aguirre

Director

Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon

Writer

Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon,Franco Reggiani

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0178417