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A Show of Force
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A Show of Force

1990-05-11 · 95 min · ★ 5.3

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.

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Directors
Bruno Barreto
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, John Strong Company
Countries
United States of America, Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Amy IrvingAmy IrvingKate Melendez
Andy GarciaAndy GarciaLuis Angel Mora
Lou Diamond PhillipsLou Diamond PhillipsJesus Fuentes
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallHoward
Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyFrank Curtin
Erik EstradaErik EstradaMachado
Juan FernándezJuan FernándezCaptain Correa
Lupe OntiverosLupe OntiverosPepita
León SingerLeón SingerJulio Dominguez
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerAlice Ryan
Hattie WinstonHattie WinstonFoster
Joseph CampanellaJoseph CampanellaWalker Ryan
Jorge Luis RamosJorge Luis RamosAsencio
Fernando QuiñonesFernando Quinones
Claribel MedinaClaribel MedinaCarla De Ruiz
Marilyn SanabriaFelicia
Tony ChiroldesAlfredo Ruiz
Roger PrettoSenator
Jaime MontillaSenator
Luis R. LlanosSenator

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