The Ghost of War

Original title: El espectro de la guerra
Duration: 79 min
Release date: 1988-01-01
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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.

Music Drama

El espectro de la guerra

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