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Esmeralda Bay
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Esmeralda Bay

1989-05-18 · 104 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · War · Action

A priest secretly leads rebels in their struggle against the corrupt military dictatorship of the Central American country of Puerto Santo.

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Directors
Jesús Franco
Production companies
Eurociné, Lluria Films
Countries
France, Spain
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 94,104

Top Cast

Robert ForsterRobert ForsterMadero
George KennedyGeorge KennedyWilson
Fernando ReyFernando ReyRamos
Ramon EstevezRamon EstevezAndres (as Ramon Sheen)
Silvia TortosaSilvia TortosaLinda Wilson
Craig HillCraig HillJonathan Perry
Brett HalseyBrett HalseyLuis
Teri ValleeAnita Wilson (as Terry Vallee)
Daniel GrimmAntonio (as Harrison Grimm)
Lina RomayLina RomayHotelier
Jean-Pierre DelamourJean-Pierre DelamourCaptain
Antonio MayansAntonio MayansPriest
Daniel Katz
Jesús FrancoJesús FrancoBoat Captain
Robert LongRobert Long
Emilio Lisbona
Edgardo Hernán(as Ed Herman)
Ramón L. MoraSoldier (uncredited)

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