An American in Puerto Rico (2011)

Genre : Romance, Comedy

Runtime : 1H 13M

Director : Jose Sepulveda

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Daegan Palermo
Daegan Palermo
John
Lizette García
Lizette García
Carmen
Nanishka Camberos
Nanishka Camberos
María
Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda
Jose
Clyde J. Bruff
Clyde J. Bruff
Harold
Ben David Garza
Ben David Garza
Bartender
C.S. Boris
C.S. Boris
Lead architect
Michael Medici
Michael Medici
Fred Zappert
Fred Zappert
Nancy Jo Sale
Nancy Jo Sale
Rene Caraballo
Rene Caraballo
Rene Cartagena
Rene Cartagena
Tonya Paez
Tonya Paez
Raul Paez
Raul Paez
Andre Paez
Andre Paez
Samantha Paez
Samantha Paez
Mike Markes
Mike Markes
Leticia Pardo
Leticia Pardo
Julio Ramos
Julio Ramos
Reporter
Manolo Castro
Manolo Castro
Othoniel Acevedo
Othoniel Acevedo
Melvin Olivieri
Melvin Olivieri

Crews

Cliff Traiman
Cliff Traiman
Director of Photography
Miguel Creus
Miguel Creus
Director of Photography
Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda
Director
Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda
Writer
Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda
Producer

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