Amigo
"The heart remembers what even history forgets."
Originally released in 2011. Amigo is a drama/history film. directed by John Sayles. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chris Cooper, Dane DeHaan, and Garret Dillahunt
Synopsis
Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer to help the Americans in their hunt for Filipino guerilla fighters. But Rafael's brother is the head of the local guerillas, and considers anyone who cooperates with the Americans to be a traitor. Rafael quickly finds himself forced to make the impossible, potentially deadly decisions faced by ordinary civilians in an occupied country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$183.6K
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $183,597
Production Companies
- Anarchist's Convention Films
- Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amigo about?
Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer to help th...
Who directed Amigo?
Amigo was directed by John Sayles.
How long is Amigo?
Amigo has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Amigo released?
Amigo was released on August 19, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amigo?
The main cast of Amigo includes Chris Cooper, Dane DeHaan, Garret Dillahunt, Ronnie Lazaro, Rio Locsin.