We just watched the movie "The tailor of Panama". Based on a novel by John LeCarré. Set in Panama City. Pierce Brosnan (really bad guy) and Jamie Lee Curtis as wife of the tailor. Gives a bit of the background color.
We also have watched a few episodes of this year's Prison Break which is set in Panama. You get some shots from around Panama City. Pretty rough look at prison life there.
Does anyone know of other movies or books set in Panama?