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186 Dollars to Freedom

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 41m
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186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)
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A young California surfer has to grow up in a hurry when he is thrown into a Peruvian political prison in 1980.A young California surfer has to grow up in a hurry when he is thrown into a Peruvian political prison in 1980.A young California surfer has to grow up in a hurry when he is thrown into a Peruvian political prison in 1980.
IMDb RATING
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561
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  • Director
    • Camilo Vila
  • Writers
    • Monty Fisher(story)
    • Camilo Vila
  • Stars
    • John Robinson
    • Michael DeLorenzo
    • Alex Meraz
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  • Director
    • Camilo Vila
  • Writers
    • Monty Fisher(story)
    • Camilo Vila
  • Stars
    • John Robinson
    • Michael DeLorenzo
    • Alex Meraz
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    • 8Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)
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    186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)
    186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)
    186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)
    186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)
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    John Robinson
    John Robinson
    • Wayneas Wayne
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Gutierrezas Gutierrez
    Alex Meraz
    Alex Meraz
    • Nicaraguaas Nicaragua
    Johnny Lewis
    Johnny Lewis
    • Jorgeas Jorge
    Grant Bowler
    Grant Bowler
    • Jesus Christas Jesus Christ
    Paul Ramirez
    • Israelas Israel
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Consul Powersas Consul Powers
    Oscar Carrillo
    • Lunaas Luna
    Nick Machado
    Nick Machado
    • Magooas Magoo
    Renzo Schuller
    • Chinoas Chino
    Gustavo Mayer
    • Hornaas Horna
    Luis Alberto Urrutia
    • Walteras Walter
    Coco Gutierrez
    • Aurelioas Aurelio
    Corey Browne
    • Strikeas Strike
    Diego Cáceres
    • Sargaentas Sargaent
    Anahí de Cárdenas
    Anahí de Cárdenas
    • Maritzaas Maritza
    Ledesma. Gabriel
    • Cornejoas Cornejo
    Cesar Gabrielli
    • Gutierrez's chauffeuras Gutierrez's chauffeur
    • Director
      • Camilo Vila
    • Writers
      • Monty Fisher(story)
      • Camilo Vila
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    Storyline

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    A young California surfer, Wayne Montgomery, gets framed on phony drug charges and thrown into a Peruvian political prison for communist dissidents in 1980. Wayne encounters a series of eccentric and dangerous characters in prison who compel him to grow up in a hurry and find a way to escape. Based on a true story. —Anonymous
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    • male rear nudity
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      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      This was Johnny Lewis's final film before his death on September 26, 2012 at the age of 28.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2012 (Peru)
    • Countries of origin
      • Peru
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • $186 to Freedom
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • City of Gardens
      • Four Fish Films
      • DragonTree Media
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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