Asian Film Festival of Dallas

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“For all the wartime dramas that hit movie theaters every year, there seems to be a glaring subject omission: the American occupation of the Philippines at the turn of the 19^th century.  But now, with AMIGO (from American indie master John Sayles), we have a supremely engaging fictional depiction of this forgotten time.  In a rural Filipino village, an American battalion led by the strict but level-headed Lt. Compton (a stoic Garret Dillahunt) takes up residency to keep an eye on local guerrilla activity.  The village’s leader (Joel Torre) accommodates the outsiders for the sake of peace, while his brother and head guerrilla (Ronnie Lazaro) leads an armed resistance against the occupation.  Chris Cooper, a Sayles’ favorite, excels as Col. Hardacre, Compton’s racist, heavy-handed superior officer.  Thought-provoking and incredibly sincere, AMIGO is a meaningful addition to the genre.” – Sara Rhodes

Director

John Sayles

Cast

Joel Torre, Garret Dillahunt, Ronnie Lazaro, Chris Cooper

Country

United States

Language

English, English Subtitles, Spanish, Tagalog

Release Date

2010

Runtime

128 minutes

Print Source

Variance Films

Exhibition Format

35mm