Carlos el terrorista (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, Carlos el terrorista is an action and crime film directed by René Cardona.
What it’s about. After assassinating his boss -- who just so happens to be an important underworld crime figure -- Carlos (Andres Garcia) turns to the one place he can think of to keep him safe: the CIA. But the top secret government organization inexplicably responds to the desperate man's plea for protection by kidnapping Carlos's family, holding them captive until he carries out their questionable demands. Alicia Encinas and Pablo Ferrel co-star.
Who’s in it. Carlos el terrorista stars Andrés García as Carlos, Alicia Encinas, René Cardona III as Blue shirt terrorist (as Al Coster) and Pablo Ferrel as Jean Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Carlos el terrorista has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Cultpix and Vemox Cine Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carlos el terrorista page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carlos el terrorista tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carlos el terrorista (1980)?
- In US, Carlos el terrorista is available to stream on FlixFling, Cultpix and Vemox Cine Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carlos el terrorista worth watching?
- Carlos el terrorista holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carlos el terrorista?
- Carlos el terrorista stars Andrés García, Alicia Encinas, René Cardona III, Pablo Ferrel and Ángel Dupeyrón.