Tropical Snow
"They Bought a One Way Ticket. To Freedom... Or Death?"
Originally released in 1988. Tropical Snow is a drama/crime film. directed by Ciro Durán. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jsu Garcia, Madeleine Stowe, and David Carradine
Synopsis
New York is the dream city of Tavo and Marina, where the lovers hope to start a better life; at home in Bogota they have to work as pocket pickers at the airport to support their families. Dealer Oskar can persuade them to smuggle drugs in their stomachs on plane to New York - although both know of the risks, since Marina's sister died on a similar journey. However on arrival at the airport in New York they show nerves and all their dreams start to shatter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
3.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Colombia
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Director
Top Cast
Jsu Garcia
as Gustavo 'Tavo' Luna (as Nick Corri)
Madeleine Stowe
as Marina
David Carradine
as Oskar
Alfonso Ortiz
as Pickpocket Teacher
Roger Melo
as Tavo's Stepfather
Tim Allen
as Baggage Handler
Alberto Arroyabe
as Co-Pilot
Evelyn Osorio
as Teacher's Assistant
Luisa Fernanda Giraldo
as Cantina Waitress
Vladimir Durán
as Matilde's son
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Snow about?
New York is the dream city of Tavo and Marina, where the lovers hope to start a better life; at home in Bogota they have to work as pocket pickers at the airport to support their families. Dealer O...
Who directed Tropical Snow?
Tropical Snow was directed by Ciro Durán.
How long is Tropical Snow?
Tropical Snow has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Tropical Snow released?
Tropical Snow was released on May 31, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tropical Snow?
The main cast of Tropical Snow includes Jsu Garcia, Madeleine Stowe, David Carradine, Alfonso Ortiz, Roger Melo.