An American in Puerto Rico (2011)
Overview
A young American man is transferred to work in Puerto Rico. He quickly tries to integrate into the Puerto Rican life, but his ignorance of cultural differences and no understanding of the Spanish language create problems.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.863 |
Directed By
Jose Sepulveda
Crew
Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda
Cliff Traiman
Miguel Creus
TOP CAST
Daegan Palermo
John
Lizette García
Carmen
Nanishka Camberos
María
Jose Sepulveda
Jose
Clyde J. Bruff
Harold
Ben David Garza
Bartender
C.S. Boris
Lead architect
Julio Ramos
Reporter
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