List of Dominican Republic films

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This is a list of films produced in, set in, or related to the Dominican Republic, in chronological order.

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1920s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1923
La Leyenda de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia [1] Francisco Arturo Palau
1924
La Emboscadas de Cupido [1] Francisco Arturo PalauDocumentary
La República Dominicana [1] Francisco Arturo PalauDocumentary

1930s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1930

1940s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1940

1950s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1951
Excursión de José de Diego en Santo DomingoRafael Colorado

1960s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1961
La Gesta Libertadora del 30 de MayoHugo MateoDocumentary
1963
La Silla [1] Franklin DomínguezCamilo CarrauDocumentary

1970s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1973
La Serpiente de la luna de los piratasJean-Louis JorgeSylvia Morales, Sahdji and Jean-Phillippe Carso ewnDramaJean-Louis Jorge film won an award at a film festival in Toulon, France. [1]
1974
The Godfather Part II Francis Ford Coppola Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Robert Duvall Crime dramaScenes set in Cuba were filmed in the Dominican Republic. [2]
1975
El Clan de los InmoralesJosé Gutiérrez Maesso Helmut Berger, Sydne Rome, and Kevin McCarthy Drama
Pantaleón y las visitadorasJosé María Gutiérrez Santos and Mario Vargas LlosaJosé Sacristán, Rafaela Aparicio, and Rosa Carmina
1977
Sorcerer William Friedkin Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer and Francisco Rabal ThrillerThe movie was filmed in the Dominican Republic at the request of Charles Bluhdorn, whose Gulf+Western conglomerate owned Paramount.
1979
Apocalypse Now Francis Ford Coppola Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Robert Duvall War dramaSeveral scenes from the movie were filmed in the Dominican Republic. [3]

1980s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1983
Guaguasi Jorge UllaOrestes Matacena, Marilyn Pupo, and Raimundo Hidalgo-GatoWar dramaAbout a love story during the Cuban revolution.
1985
Tras las huellas de Palau René Fortunato Francisco Arturo PalauDocumentary/ShortThe history of the first Dominican filmmaker Francisco Palau, (1879–1937).
1988
Abril: La trinchera del honor René Fortunato DocumentaryHistorical documentary of the Dominican revolt in Santo Domingo against occupying North American forces. Winner of the best Caribbean documentary in the 1990 San Juan Film Festival. [4]
Un Pasaje de Ida Agliberto Meléndez Carlos Alfredo, Ángel Muñiz and Ángel HachéDramaThe film was submitted to the 61st Academy Awards.
Tráfico de niños Alfonso Rodriquez Juan Maria Almonte, Jackson Delgado, and Reynaldo DislaDramaTV movie
1989
Cat Chaser Abel Ferrara Peter Weller and Kelly McGillisDramaA former American paratrooper and veteran of the Dominican Republic intervention, searches for a Dominican woman named Luci Palma who saved his life in 1965 (and gave him the nickname "Cat Chaser"). He begins a relationship with Mary DeBoya, the wealthy, unhappy wife of a former Dominican general who continues to use sadistic methods to get what he wants. The film was also shot in the Dominican Republic.

1990s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1990
CaribeRené Fortunato
1991
Trujillo: El Poder del Jefe René Fortunato René AlfonsoDocumentary
1993
Fuga o MuerteJosé (Pinky) Pintor
1994
Trujillo: El Poder del Jefe II René Fortunato René AlfonsoDocumentary
1995
Nueba Yol: ¡Por Fin Llegó Balbuena! Ángel MuñizLuisito Marti, Caridad Ravelo and Raúl CarbonellComedy
VictorFreddy VargasShort – mockumentaryStudent Short made while the director studied Communication Arts at St. John's University. Winner of the 1995 St. John's University Film and Video Student Competition: Best Film, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Director. It went on to win the Gold Plaque award for Student Film at the 1995 Chicago International Film Festival and was invited to the 1995 Telluride Film Festival section titled "Filmmakers of Tomorrow", sponsored by Steven Spielberg.
1996
Azúcar amarga Leon Ichaso
Cuatro Hombres y Un AtaúdPericles MejíaCuquín Victoria, Géraldine Danon and Rafael VillalonaComedy
Para Vivir o MorirPepe Romay and Radel VillalonaMiguel Bucarelly, María Castillo and Giovanny CruzDrama
Trujillo: El Poder del Jefe III René Fortunato René AlfonsoDocumentary
1997
Buscando Un SueñoJoseph MedinaVictor Checo, Rafael Decen, Lauren Vélez, and Kamar De Los Reyes DramaScreenplay by Freddy Vargas and Joseph Medina
Nueba Yol 3: Bajo la Nueva LeyÁngel MuñizLuisito Marti, Raúl Carbonell, Graciela Mas, Jorge PupoComedy
Una Reina en Las Américas Alfonso Rodriquez Josefina Almonte, Orlando Alonzo, and Héctor AníbalDramaTV movie, part of the Grandes Series Dominicanas
El Hombre del SombreroOrlando Alonzo, Vicky Apolinario, and Angelly AquinoDrama/Thriller
La CiguapaRafael Arias, Leonardo J. Blanco, and Linette CabaDrama/Romance
MambéJosefina Almonte, Orlando Alonzo, and Héctor AníbalDrama
1998
Balaguer: La Herencia del Tirano René Fortunato Documentary
La Mujer del Venao Alfonso Rodriquez Georgina Duluc, Humberto Espinal, and Bernardita García SmesterDramaTV movie, part of the Grandes Series Dominicanas
1999
Un Asalto en la Lincoln Alfonso Rodriquez Irvin Alberti, Federico Almeyda, and Vladimir BáezActionTV movie, part of the Grandes Series Dominicanas
El ViejevoJeel Castillo, Carlos Alfredo Fatule, Bernardita García SmesterDrama
Trío en Alta MarVladimir Báez, Carolina Feliz, Bernardita García SmesterDrama

2000s

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
2000
El Círculo ViciosoNelson PeñaRafael Decena, Felix Solis and Mickey AlbuquerqueAction
2001
In the Time of the Butterflies Mariano Barroso Salma Hayek, Lumi Cavazos, Marc Anthony, and Edward James Olmos DramaInspired by a true story, In Time of the Butterflies, tells the struggle of the Mirabal sisters, who were a part of an underground plot to overthrow Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. [5]
Piñero Leon Ichaso Benjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito and Talisa SotoDrama
2002
Washington HeightsAlfredo De VillaTomas Milian, Manny Pérez, and Danny HochDramaWinner of several awards including the Feature Film Award at the Austin Film Festival. [6]
2003
Dreaming of Julia Juan Gerard Harvey Keitel, Gael García Bernal, Iben Hjejle and Diana Bracho DramaA film about the Cuban Revolution centered on Che Guevara. The movie is filmed in the Dominican Republic.
Éxito Por IntercambioMiguel VásquezRafael Alduey, Anthony Alvarez and Georgina DulucDrama
The Galindez FileGerardo HerreroSaffron Burrows, Harvey Keitel, Eduard Fernández, Reynaldo Miravalles, Guillermo Toledo, Robert Tinkler, Chete Lera, Gerard Barray, Ben Temple and Txema BlascoPolitical dramaThis film portrays the story of Jesús de Galíndez, a known critic of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, who mysteriously disappeared in 1956.
Luis Vargas: Santo Domingo BluesAlex WolfeLuis VargasDocumentaryThis documentary traces the roots of bachata, and the trajectory of both bachata's and Luis Vargas's rise to fame.
Pasaporte RojoAlbert XavierJosé Alvarez, Sharon Angela, and Leila AriasDramaBased on an original story by Freddy Vargas
Perico RipiaoÁngel Muñiz Raymond Pozo, Manolo Ozuna and Phillip Rodríguez Comedy
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl [7] [8] Gore Verbinski Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Orlando BloomAction/adventure
2004
La Cárcel de La Victoria: El Cuarto Hombre José Enrique Pintor Miguel Bucarelly, Ramsés Cairo and Fausto CepedaDrama
A Different ManAlbert Xavier Amarfis, Michelle Méndez and Kelvin VargasComedy
Negocios Son NegociosJorge De Bernardi Irving Alberti, Nuryn Sanlley and Karina Larrauri Comedy
Quarter to TenAlbert XavierMariluz Acosta, David Matos and Frank Perozo Drama
La RutaDavid Cavada OruñaPablo Ferrer, Henry Mercedes and Johnie MercedesShort
Soy: Johnny VenturaGuillermo CorderoJohnny VenturaMusic
2005
Andrea: The Revenge of the SpiritRogert BencosmeFrankeli Bencosme, Priamo A. Bencosmo and Anny FerreirasHorror
El Delivery [9] Juan Castillo Chayanne Rodriguez, Marilyn Beck and Francesca AlvarezDrama/ShortHBO aired this short 134 times.
The Feast of the GoatLuis LlosaTomas Milian, Isabella Rossellini and Paul FreemanDrama
Los Locos También Piensan Humberto CastellanosLuisito Marti, Celines Toribio, and Felipe PolancoAction
La Maldición del Padre CardonaFélix GermánAnthony Alvarez, Pedro Abreu and Lidia ArizaRomance
PrincesasFernando Leon de AranoaCandela Peña, Mariana Cordero, Micaela Nevárez, Llum Barrera, Violeta Pérez, Mònica Van Campen, Flora Álvarez, María Ballesteros, Alejandra Llorente, Luis CallejoDramaA drama about the sex trade in Spain involving a Dominican prostitute.
El Secreto de NeguriLuis Arambilet, Pedro Guzman and Esteban MartinLuis Arambilet, Patricia Ascuasiati and Esperanza De AlvarezDrama
Secuestro Juan Castillo Orestes Amador, Leidi Luna and Elvis NolascoShortNew York University graduate film program awards: writing, producing, editing, acting and directing.
Universidad de Santo Domingo, Primada de AméricaAngel Ruiz BazanDocumentary
Where There Is No WaterJonathan MullerDocumentary
2006
The Good Shepherd Robert De Niro Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, William Hurt, Alec Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Billy Crudup, Michael Gambon, Timothy Hutton, and Joe Pesci Drama/thrillerA spy film about the United States and Cuba, several scenes were shot in the Dominican Republic.
Las LuciérnagasGabriel Stagnaro
Un Macho de MujerAlfonso RodríguezRoberto Angel Salcedo, Anabell Alberto and Tania BáezComedy
Miami Vice Michael Mann Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx and Gong Li DramaMiami Vice is a 2006 American crime drama film about two Miami police detectives, Crockett and Tubbs, who go undercover to fight drug trafficking operations. The film is an adaptation of the 1980s TV series of the same name, written, produced, and directed by Michael Mann. The film was shot on location in the Dominican Republic. [10]
Patricia y El Regreso del SueñoRené FortunatoJuan Maria Almonte, Augusto Feria and Miguel Pérez SantanaDrama
El SofaNathalie PérezAmauta Di Marco, Lorraine Ferrand and Esar SimoShort
La Tragedia llenas: Un código 666Elias AcostaOrestes Amador, Yorlla Lina Castillo and Josue GuerreroDrama
ValsLuis Arambilet MusicalOfficial Selection, Rainier International Film Festival (RIFF) 2007
La SuerteLuis Arambilet DramaOfficial Selection and Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (VIFFI) 2007
ViajerosCarlos BidóSonia Alfonso, Carlos Alfredo and Fifi AlmonteDrama
2007
Angel of Death 2 Andreas Bethmann Erich Amerkamp, Christian Bau and Heiko BenderHorror
Chocolate CountryRobin BlotnickDocumentaryPoor cacao farmers seek organic certification so they can more profitably market their product directly to the United States and in so doing improve their standard of living. Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Love Wrecked Randal Kleiser Amanda Bynes, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Bennett and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Romantic ComedyRomantic comedy about a girl getting stranded with a rock idol on a beach in the Dominican Republic.
Mi Novia Está De Madre Archie Lopez Roberto Angel Salcedo, Patricia Manterola and Cuquín VictoriaComedy
Sanky Panky José Enrique Pintor Fausto Mata, Zdenka Kalina and Tony PascualComedyThe film was shown at the 24th Chicago Latino Film Festival in 2008. [11]
YuniolAlfonso Rodríguez Shalim Ortiz, Frank Perozo and Hemky MaderaDrama
HispaniolaFreddy VargasSharlene Taule, Sergio Bosi, Jhonmerie Marion, Henssy PichardoDrama – shortWinner of the 2007 HBO/New York International Latino Film Festival Short Film Competition. Showed on HBO Latino for one year after its original run on HBO on Demand.
La Mujer de Columbus CircleFreddy VargasRomi Dias, Fidel Vicioso, Mateo GomezSupernatural thriller – featuretteBased on Dominican writer Franklin Gutierrez's gothic short story.
2008
Al Fin y Al CaboAlfonso RodríguezMarcos Bonetti, Miguel Céspedes and Francisco Cruz
Brigada Explosiva: Misión PirataRodolfo LedoMystery
El Caballero de la Media Noche [12] Jimmy SierraGeorges Frederick Ambroise, Odalis Bergés and Luís De Los SantosMystery
EnigmaRobert CornelioFifi Almonte, Iliá Aponte and Nashla Bogaert Horror
Excexos José María Cabral César León López, Laura García and Henry HidalgoDrama
Ladrones a Domicilio [13] Ángel MuñizRafael Alduey, Juan Maria Almonte and Miguel BucarellyAdventure
Pinchos y RolosFreddy VargasLaura Gomez, Fidel Vicioso, Mateo Gomez, Anthony Alvarez, Sandie LunaComedy-MusicalShort film version of the feature film the director is working on as his debut.
PlayballAlfonso RodríguezLuis Jose Lopez, Marlene Favela and Hemky MaderaSports DramaA story of Dominican baseball players trying to make it to the Major Leagues. [14]
Road to the Big Leagues Jared Goodman David Ortiz, Vladimir Guerrero, and Jesús AlouDocumentaryThis film follows children from the Dominican Republic who rely on baseball as a way out of poverty. The film has been recognized at the Independent Film Festival of Boston, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival and the New York Latino International Film Festival.
Santi Clo José Enrique Pintor Aquiles Correa, Manolo Ozuna and Elisa AbreuComedy
Sugar Anna Boden and Ryan FleckAlgenis Pérez Soto, Rayniel Rufino and Andre HollandSports DramaThe story of a young pitcher from the Dominican Republic and his journey through the farm system before making it to the Major Leagues. [15]
2009
Cristiano de la Secreta Archie López Raymond Pozo, Nashla Bogaert and Luis José GermánComedy
Los Bandoleros Vin Diesel Vin Diesel, Sung Kang, Michelle Rodriguez, F. Valentino Morales, and Celines Toribio Action/shortThis 20-minute film, directed by Vin Diesel, was filmed entirely in the Dominican Republic and served as a prequel to Fast & Furious . [16]
Extraordinary Women Yildalina Tatem BracheGladys Gutiérrez, Josefina Padilla, Sina Cabral, Dedé Mirabal, Mary Marranzini, Ivelisse Prats and Rosaflor TatemDocumentaryA historical documentary of several key women from the Dominican Republic. [17] [18]
Fast & Furious Justin Lin Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, and Laz Alonso ActionThe film is set in the Dominican Republic and the two protagonists, played by Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, are living in the Dominican Republic. The film is the fourth installment in The Fast and Furious film series. Its plot involves hijacking fuel tankers in the Dominican Republic.
La Soga Josh CrookManny Pérez, Denise Quiñones and Juan FernándezCrimeAbout a cop who works against his country's corrupt government in order to find justice on a case. [19]

2010s

TitleEnglish titleDirectorCastGenreNotes
2010
La hija natural [20] Love Child Leticia Tonos Frank Perozo, Kalent Zaiz and Héctor SierraDrama
Trópico de sangre Tropic of Blood Juan Delancer Michelle Rodriguez, Juan Fernández and Sergio Carlo Historical drama
Cristo Rey Leticia Tonos Drama
2014
Sand Dollars Laura Amelia Guzman and Israel CardenasGeraldine ChaplinDrama – fictionDirected by Dominican and Mexican filmmakers. Set in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
El Seno de la EsperanzaFreddy VargasCheddy GarciaDrama – shortCheddy Garcia plays Sonia Marmolejos, a young Dominican mother of five, who helped several orphan Haitian babies after Haiti's 2010 earthquake in such a tender and unselfish way that it touched the hearts of everyone in the Dominican Republic and the world. Based on a true story.
2015
El rey de La Habana The King of Havana Agustí Villaronga Maykol David Tortolo, Yordanka Ariosa, Héctor Medina, Chanel Terrero, Jonathan Maravilla, Ileana Wilson, José María Sánchez, Jean Luis Burgos, Lia Chapman, Celines Toribio, Jazz Vilá Drama
Los Paracaidistas Archie López Fausto Mata, Irving Alberti, Cheddy Garcia and Daniel Sarcos Comedy
2016
Todos los hombres son iguales All Men Are the Same Manuel Gómez Pereira Frank Perozo, Christian Meier, Mike Amigorena, Nashla Bogaert, Lumi Lizardo, Cynthia Guzmán, Cecile van Welie, Hony Estrella, Josue Guerrero, Miguel Alcantara, Geisha Montes De Oca, Emil Ceballos, Georgina Duluc, Ricardo De Marchena, Raeldo López, Ariel De Marchena, Josefina Rodríguez, Augustin Rousseau, Reyna Ávalo, Amaury Sanchez, Hensy PichardoComedy
Ovni Raúl Marchand SánchezTony Pascual, Christian Álvarez, Fausto Rojas, Luis del Valle, Pericles Mejía, Brian Payano Parra, Irina Pérez Herrera, Yaritza Reyes, Cecile van Welie, Carasaf SánchezScience fiction, Comedy
2017
Carpinteros Woodpeckers José María Cabral Jean Jean, Judith Rodriguez Perez, Ramón Emilio CandelarioDrama
Colao Frank Perozo Raymond Pozo, Miguel Céspedes, Manny Pérez, Nashla Bogaert, Anthony Alvarez, Evelyna Rodríguez, Celines Toribio, El Nene La Amenazzy, Austin SantosRomantic comedy
Cocote Nelson Carlo de Los Santos AriasVicente Santos, Judith Rodíguez, Pepe Sierra, Yuberbi Rosa, Isabel SpencerDrama
El peor comediante del mundo Luis CorporánPhillip Rodríguez, Miguel Alcántara, Alina Vargas, Ovandy Camilo, Oscar Carrasquillo, Richard Douglas, Fausto Mata, Tony Pascual, Rafael Alduey, Ana María AriasComedy-drama
2018
Trabajo sucio David Pagan Mariñez Cheddy García, Nashla Bogaert, Frank Perozo, Kenny Grullón, Jonathan Abreu, Carol Acosta, El Mayor Clásico, Yasser Michelén, Ovandy Camilo, Ana María Arias, Vicente SantosComedy
Veneno: Primera caída – El relámpago de Jack Veneno Tabaré Blanchard Manny Pérez, Pepe Sierra, Richard Douglas, Yamile Scheker, Xiomara RodríguezDrama, Sports, Biopic
2019
La Fiera y la Fiesta Holy Beasts Laura Amelia Guzmán & Israel Cárdenas Geraldine Chaplin, Udo Kier Drama

2020s

TitleEnglish titleDirectorCastGenreNotes
2020
Mis 500 Locos A State of Madness Leticia Tonos Luis José Germán, Jane Santos, Pavel Marcano, Ico Abreu, Rick Montero, Lia Chapman Drama
2021
Bantú Mama Ivan Herrera Clarisse Albrecht, Scarlet Reyes, Euris Javiel, Arturo Perez, Donis TaverasDrama
2022
Jupía Jupia José Gómez de Vargas & Julietta RodríguezDavid Maler, Julietta Rodríguez, Karina Noble, Luis José Germán, Elizabeth Chahin, Andy FrestnerDark fantasy, Horror
El App The Pink Unicorn Taba BlanchardIssac Saviñón, José Guillermo Cortines, Lydia Li, Alina Rancier, Kristen Hung, William Beckwith, Raymond Jáquez, Víctor Ramírez, Juan María Almonte, Ralph Joseph, Arturo Báez, Sebastian Kahuna, Ruairi RhodesAction, Thriller
2023
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