In Popular Culture
Somoza was the subject of the 1983 film Last Plane Out where he was portrayed by actor Lloyd Battista. The film chronicles journalist Jack Cox's journey to Nicaragua when Somoza was battling insurgents. He also appeared in another 1983 film, the Hollywood production Under Fire set during the 1979 Nicaraguan Revolution, this time being portrayed by actor René Enriquez.
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