Esmeralda Bay(1989)
A priest secretly leads rebels in their struggle against the corrupt military dictatorship of the Central American country of Puerto Santo.
Movie: Esmeralda Bay
Top 10 Billed Cast
Madero
Wilson
Ramos
Andres (as Ramon Sheen)
Linda Wilson
Jonathan Perry
Luis
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A priest secretly leads rebels in their struggle against the corrupt military dictatorship of the Central American country of Puerto Santo.
Release Date
1989-05-18
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