Synopsis
The fighting between the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the Contra rebels backed by U.S. money and expertise is the focus of this pro-Sandinista film by Haskell Wexler. On a secret mission to help the U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels in the jungles of Nicaragua, American soldier Eddie Guerrero begins to question the morality of the task at hand and consider how his actions may influence the fate of a nation.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Haskell WexlerDirector
- Haskell WexlerWriter
- Alexina LouieOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert BeltranEddie Guerrero
- Annette CharlesMarlena (as Annette Cardona)
- Américo GonzálezMalena's Father
- Michael GoodwinBecket
- Gavin MacFadyenMajor Metcalf
- Julio MedinaSalazar
- Tony PlanaRuben
Stills
Themes
nicaragua