Managua (1996)
Release Year: 1996
Nation: Canada, Mexico, United States
Alternative Title: Showdown in Managua, Nicaragua: Cocaine War
Director: Michael Taverna
Writer: Andrzej Krakowski, Michael Taverna
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Logo Entertainment, Managua Productions Inc., Screen Partners Ltd.
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: drug cartel, nicaragua
Story
Paul Gleason, a retired U.S. soldier turned special commando, is sent to Managua, Nicaragua's capital city, on a mission. Initially tasked with recovering the body of his friend, a U.S. journalist killed in action, Gleason becomes suspicious and decides to investigate further upon arrival. With the help of a local woman, he begins to untangle a web of conspiracy involving his friend's death and a possible connection to the cocaine cartels.
Summary
Managua is an action-drama film directed by Michael Taverna in 1996. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Nicaragua, the story revolves around Paul Gleason, a Vietnam veteran who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission involving his late friend's possible ties to drug cartels. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.
