Cast: Rubén Blades

Direction Abner Benaim

Cast Rosa Isabel Lorenzo · Rubén Blades · Abner Benaim · Roberto Durán

Synopsis Invasión (2014) delves into the collective consciousness of a nation, using the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama as a lens to examine how a society recalls, reshapes, and sometimes overlooks its history. This thought-provoking documentary explores the mechanisms through which...

Direction Sergio Toledo

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Norma Aleandro · Leonardo García · Mia Michelle

Synopsis One Man's War (TV) (1991) delves into the life of a man who stands against the oppressive regime of Alfredo Stroessner, who ruled Paraguay for nearly four decades. The film explores the harsh realities of life under this dictatorship, highlighting...

Direction Tim Robbins

Cast Hank Azaria · Rubén Blades · Joan Cusack · John Cusack

Synopsis Cradle Will Rock (1999) is a cinematic masterpiece directed by Tim Robbins, loosely based on the tumultuous events surrounding Marc Blitzstein's worker's opera, "The Cradle Will Rock." Set during the Great Depression, the film weaves a rich tapestry of characters,...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Denzel Washington · Spike Lee · Wesley Snipes · Samuel L. Jackson

Synopsis Mo' Better Blues (1990) begins with the young Bleek, a budding trumpet player, torn between his friends' invitations to play outside and his mother's insistence on completing his music lessons. As Bleek matures, he establishes his own jazz ensemble, The...

Direction Abner Benaim

Cast Rubén Blades · Sting · Paul Simon

Synopsis Ruben Blades Is Not My Name (2018) delves into the extraordinary life and career of the renowned Latin American artist, Ruben Blades. The documentary explores Blades' pivotal role in the New York Salsa revolution of the 1970s, where his powerful...

Direction Jonathan Jakubowicz

Cast Mía Maestro · Rubén Blades · Carlos Julio Molina · Pedro Pérez

Synopsis Secuestro Express (2005) delves into the harrowing reality of Latin America's kidnapping epidemic, where every hour, an individual is taken against their will, and a staggering 70% of these victims do not make it out alive. The film follows the...

Direction Wayne Wang

Cast Jeremy Irons · Gong Li · Maggie Cheung · Ricky Hui

Synopsis Chinese Box (1997) unfolds on the eve of the New Year in 1996, as John, portrayed by Jeremy Irons, navigates the intricate world of Chinese business elites and British officials in opulent nightclubs. The political landscape of transition is filtered...

Direction Robert Redford

Cast Sônia Braga · Rubén Blades · Chick Vennera · John Heard

Synopsis The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) unfolds in the picturesque small town of Milagro, nestled in the American Southwest. The story revolves around Ladd Devine's ambitious plan to construct a lavish resort development. While activist Ruby Archuleta and the town's lawyer...

Direction Daniel Espinosa

Cast Ryan Reynolds · Denzel Washington · Brendan Gleeson · Vera Farmiga

Synopsis Safe House (2012) follows the story of Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), a notorious traitor who has been evading the CIA for nearly a decade. When he resurfaces in South Africa, he is swiftly apprehended and taken to a secure location...

Direction Jonathan Jakubowicz

Cast Edgar Ramirez · Robert De Niro · Usher · Ana de Armas

Synopsis Hands of Stone (2016) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Roberto Duran, a boxing prodigy who began his professional career at the tender age of 16 in 1968 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2002 at 50. The film...

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Harrison Ford · Brad Pitt · Margaret Colin · Rubén Blades

Synopsis The Devil's Own (1997) is a gripping character-driven thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, which masterfully blends suspense with raw realism. The narrative revolves around Tom O'Meara, portrayed by Harrison Ford, an Irish-American police officer in New York. Tom and...

Direction Franc Reyes

Cast John Leguizamo · Denise Richards · Peter Sarsgaard · Rubén Blades

Direction Robert Kirkman · Adam Davidson · Kari Skogland · Stefan Schwartz

Cast Kim Dickens · Cliff Curtis · Frank Dillane · Alycia Debnam-Carey

Synopsis Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series) (2015) is an AMC television series that spans six seasons, chronicling the harrowing journey of a family as they navigate the chaos of a zombie apocalypse. This gripping spinoff delves into the early stages...

Direction Dean Wright

Cast Andy García · Oscar Isaac · Mauricio Kuri · Eva Longoria

Synopsis For Greater Glory (2012) delves into the tumultuous period of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), ignited by a rebellion against the Mexican government's efforts to secularize the nation. The film explores the fierce resistance of the Cristeros, a group of Catholics...

Direction Jack Nicholson

Cast Jack Nicholson · Harvey Keitel · Meg Tilly · Eli Wallach

Synopsis The Two Jakes (1990) follows the story of private investigator Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson), who is drawn into a complex web of deceit, infidelity, and murder. Set in the 1940s, the narrative unfolds as Gittes is hired to investigate a...

Direction Jim Kouf

Cast Fred Gwynne · Lou Diamond Phillips · Rubén Blades · William Russ

Synopsis Disorganized Crime (1989) follows a group of elite thieves as they attempt to execute a daring heist to steal money from a bank. The film features an all-star cast that encounters a series of mishaps and blunders throughout their mission....

Direction Robert Duvall

Cast Robert Duvall · Rubén Blades · Kathy Baker · Luciana Pedraza

Synopsis Assassination Tango (2002) follows the story of John J., an experienced assassin dispatched to Argentina for a high-stakes mission. When the targeted General unexpectedly prolongs his stay abroad, John finds himself with unexpected free time. He crosses paths with Manuela,...

Direction Michael Seresin

Cast Mickey Rourke · Christopher Walken · Debra Feuer · Thomas Quinn

Synopsis Homeboy (1988) follows the story of Johnny Walker, portrayed by Mickey Rourke, who is a cowboy and a boxer. He is known for his shy demeanor and somewhat foolish nature. Johnny is deeply in love with Ruby, played by Debra...

Direction Christopher Hampton

Cast Antonio Banderas · Emma Thompson · Rubén Blades · Maria Canals-Barrera

Synopsis Imagining Argentina (2003) follows Carlos Rueda, a theatre director in Buenos Aires, where the city is gripped by fear due to the regime's systematic abduction of those who oppose it. Upon returning home one day, Carlos finds his residence deserted;...

Direction Stephen Hopkins

Cast Danny Glover · Gary Busey · Rubén Blades · Maria Conchita Alonso

Synopsis Predator 2 (1990) transports viewers from the dense Amazon rainforest to the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles. Danny Glover portrays Lt. Mike Harrigan, an LAPD detective grappling with a perplexing case involving the ritualistic murders of several drug dealers by...