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186 Dollars to Freedom (2012)

Not Rated | | Action, Drama | 1 October 2012 (Peru)
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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.

Director:

Camilo Vila

Writers:

Monty Fisher (story), Monty Fisher | 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Robinson, Michael DeLorenzo, Alex Meraz | See full cast & crew »
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Credited cast:
John Robinson ... Wayne
Michael DeLorenzo ... Gutierrez
Alex Meraz ... Nicaragua
Johnny Lewis ... Jorge
Grant Bowler ... Jesus Christ
Paul Ramirez Paul Ramirez ... Israel
Deborah Kara Unger ... Consul Powers
Oscar Carrillo Oscar Carrillo ... Luna
Nick Machado ... Magoo
Renzo Schuller Renzo Schuller ... Chino
Gustavo Mayer Gustavo Mayer ... Horna
Luis Alberto Urrutia Luis Alberto Urrutia ... Walter
Coco Gutierrez Coco Gutierrez ... Aurelio
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Corey Browne Corey Browne ... Strike
Diego Cáceres Diego Cáceres ... Sargaent
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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. Written by Anonymous

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Country:

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Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 2012 (Peru) See more »

Also Known As:

City of Gardens See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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City of Gardens, Four Fish Films, DragonTree Media See more »
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1.85 : 1
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