The Ghost of War

The Ghost of War (1988)

El espectro de la guerra

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.

Date of release
1988-01-01
TMDB
5.5 / 10 (4)
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Music, Drama
Director
Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon

Casting

Interesting facts

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El espectro de la guerra is a 1988 Nicaraguan drama film directed by Ramiro Lacayo Deshon. The film, produced with the support of the Nicaraguan government in conjunction with Cuban, Spanish and Mexican backers, depicts the life of a young man who fights the Contras. The film was selected as the Nicaraguan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

Production

The film was a co-production with Televisión Española, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry, and Imevisión. The film cost $300,000 to produce, making it the most expensive Nicaraguan film production until surpassed in 2009 by La Yuma. Filming lasted approximately two months with a Spanish crew of around fifty people.

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