"It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society." 25 November 1985 Drama 95 mins
Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.
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John Spacely as John Spaceley
Lech Kowalski Director
Gringo Trailer
Germany 26 February 1985
United States 25 November 1985
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