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The Ghost of War (1988)

Original title: El espectro de la guerra

1988-01-01 · 2h 4m · ES
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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.

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Ramiro Lacayo-DeshonDirector, WriterFranco ReggianiWriter

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Elmer MacfieldElmer MacfieldReynaldoAlenka DíazAlenka DíazMariaManuel PovedaManuel PovedaMiguelPilar AguirrePilar AguirreGrandmotherCarlos Aleman OcampoCarlos Aleman OcampoDon Teofilo

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicDialogue densityDramaDirector preference306857Actor preference1512494 · 1646873 · 1646874Country preferenceMxDecade preference1980

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What is The Ghost of War about?

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.

How long is The Ghost of War?

The Ghost of War has a runtime of 124 minutes.