---
title: 'The Ghost of War (1988)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon'
released: '1988-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 124
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Music'
countries:
  - 'Nicaragua'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-ghost-of-war-1988'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0178417/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Ghost of War (1988)

1988 · 124 min · Drama, Music · Nicaragua

Original title: El espectro de la guerra

## Synopsis

El espectro de la guerra is a 1988 Nicaraguan drama film directed by Ramiro Lacayo Deshon. The film, produced with the support of the Nicaraguan government in conjunction with Cuban, Spanish and Mexican backers, depicts the life of a young man who fights the Contras. The film was selected as the Nicaraguan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon](https://cinepixo.com/people/ramiro-lacayo-deshon)
- **Screenplay:** [Ramiro Lacayo-Deshon](https://cinepixo.com/people/ramiro-lacayo-deshon)

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