Latino (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1985, Latino is a drama and war film directed by Haskell Wexler, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Latino stars Robert Beltran as Eddie Guerrero, Annette Charles as Marlena (as Annette Cardona), Américo González as Malena's Father and Michael Goodwin as Becket.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Latino has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Latino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Latino tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Latino (1985)?
- In US, Latino is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Latino worth watching?
- Latino holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Latino?
- Latino stars Robert Beltran, Annette Charles, Américo González and Michael Goodwin.
- When was Latino released?
- Latino was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.