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The Latin Immigrant (1980)

Comedy

An ambitious Colombian composer travels to New York to pursue his career and finds it difficult to survive, stay, and, obviously, practice his profession. Just as he is about to give up, he meets a famous American musician who hires him as a driver to travel around the country, encountering all kinds of adventures along the way. The gringo musician's addiction to drugs and alcohol prevents him from performing at a concert, and he is replaced by our Latin man, who triumphs loudly.

Release Date
December 25, 1980
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
8.0/10 (1 votes)

Director: Gustavo Nieto Roa

Cast: Carlos Benjumea, Franky Linero

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An ambitious Colombian composer travels to New York to pursue his career and finds it difficult to survive, stay, and, obviously, practice his profession. Just as he is about to give up, he meets a famous American musician who hires him as a driver to travel around the country, encountering all kinds of adventures along the way. The gringo musician's addiction to drugs and alcohol prevents him from performing at a concert, and he is replaced by our Latin man, who triumphs loudly.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageSpanish
Release Date12/25/1980
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Carlos Benjumea

Franky Linero

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Latin Immigrant about?

An ambitious Colombian composer travels to New York to pursue his career and finds it difficult to survive, stay, and, obviously, practice his profession. Just as he is about to give up, he meets a fa…

How long is The Latin Immigrant?

1h 35m

When was The Latin Immigrant released?

December 25, 1980

Who directed The Latin Immigrant?

Gustavo Nieto Roa

Who stars in The Latin Immigrant?

Carlos Benjumea, Franky Linero

What genre is The Latin Immigrant?

Comedy