The Midnight Special (1992)

Didio Muñoz reflects on the night of the US invasion in Panamá on December 20, 1989, when he was working as houseboy for one of Manuel Antonio Noriega's lovers, and improvises an absurdist pantomime as the dictator, surrounded by his wife, Panamanian secular and religious authorities and a mafioso, while real images of the US Army and local militia receive an ironic musical treatment.

Director: Edgar Soberón Torchia
Runtime: 13 min
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Production: Producciones Antillanas, Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión (EICTV)
Country: Puerto Rico, Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Edgar Soberón Torchia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Midnight Special about?
Didio Muñoz reflects on the night of the US invasion in Panamá on December 20, 1989, when he was working as houseboy for one of Manuel Antonio Noriega's lovers, and improvises an absurdist pantomime as the dictator, surrounded by his wife, Panamanian secular and religious authorities and a mafioso, while real images of the US Army and local militia receive an ironic musical treatment.
Who directed The Midnight Special?
The Midnight Special was directed by Edgar Soberón Torchia.
Who stars in The Midnight Special?
The Midnight Special stars Didio Muñoz.
How long is The Midnight Special?
The Midnight Special has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
Where was The Midnight Special produced?
The Midnight Special was produced in Puerto Rico, Cuba.