Name: Indio
Director: Antonio Margheriti
Genre: Adventure, Action
Released: 1989-09-07
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Brian Dennehy, Marvin Hagler, Francesco Quinn, Tetchie Agbayani, Rene Abadeza

Marvelous Marvin Hagler trades boxing gloves for eco-justice in the Amazon. Cheesy? Absolutely. Entertaining? Somehow, yes.

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So-bad-it's-good80s action cheeseEco-warrior fever dream

Overview

Adventure Action

A half-breed Marine takes on greedy industrialists in the Amazonian rain forests. Marvelous Marvin proves his ability as a fighter!

Content warning

Corporate greed vs. indigenous rightsEnvironmental destructionIdentity and belongingRedemption through violence

Standout Aspects

Stunts

Hagler's genuine athleticism elevates every fight scene

Production

Philippines standing in for Amazon with zero shame

Best for:Friends·Background

Heads up:Violence

Director

Antonio Margheriti

ReleasedSep 7, 1989

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Top Cast

Brian Dennehy

Whitaker

Marvin Hagler

Jake

Francesco Quinn

Daniel Morrell

Tetchie Agbayani

Tribe Girl (uncredited)

Larry Atlas

Moose (uncredited)

Subas Herrero

Police Captain Campos (uncredited)

Ruel Vernal

Jose (uncredited)

Chuck Hicks

'Softball Team' Member (uncredited)

David Light

'Softball Team' Member (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Antonio Margheriti shot this back-to-back with 'Indio 2' using the same jungle sets and crew to maximize his notorious penny-pinching.

Cultural

This was Marvelous Marvin Hagler's only leading role after retiring from boxing; he reportedly took the gig during a brief Italian residence and never acted again.