Carmelita Tropicana (1994): Cast & Where to Watch
Carmelita Tropicana is a 1994 short comedy directed by Ela Troyano, starring Alina Troyano as Carmelita Tropicana, Sophia Ramos and Anne Iobst. It runs 27 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 27 min
- Director
- Ela Troyano
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITVS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carmelita Tropicana About?
The premise of Carmelita Tropicana without spoilers.
Carmelita Tropicana, a performance artist living by Hamilton Fish Park in Manhattan’s East Village, is mugged after a night show. The next day she, her friend Orchida and her ambitious sister Sophia are arrested amid a clash with anti‑abortion protesters outside a women’s health clinic. In jail they share a cell with Cordelia, the knife‑wielding thief, and their relationships shift over the afternoon.
Carmelita Tropicana Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- independent film
Where to Watch Carmelita Tropicana
Stream it on Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Carmelita Tropicana Cast & Characters
Alina Troyano leads the cast as Carmelita Tropicana, with Sophia Ramos as Sophia and Anne Iobst as Dee. Directed by Ela Troyano; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ela Troyano
- Alina Troyano as Carmelita Tropicana
- Sophia Ramos as Sophia
- Anne Iobst as Dee
- Livia Daza-Paris as Orchidia
Also Starring in Carmelita Tropicana
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Carmelita Tropicana FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Carmelita Tropicana, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carmelita Tropicana?
Carmelita Tropicana runs 27 minutes.
When was Carmelita Tropicana released?
Carmelita Tropicana was released on February 1, 1994.
Who directed Carmelita Tropicana?
Carmelita Tropicana was directed by Ela Troyano.
More films by Ela Troyano Who is in the cast of Carmelita Tropicana?
Carmelita Tropicana stars Alina Troyano as Carmelita Tropicana, Sophia Ramos as Sophia and Anne Iobst as Dee, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch Carmelita Tropicana?
In the US, Carmelita Tropicana is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does Carmelita Tropicana have a post-credit scene?
No. Carmelita Tropicana has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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