The Battle of Chile: Part I

1975 · film · CL, FR, CU, VE

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Directed by: Patricio Guzmán

Starring: Salvador Allende, Abilio Fernández

Runtime: 97 min

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The Battle of Chile: Part I is a film about the political tension in Chile in 1973¹. The film is directed by Patricio Guzmán and won 3 awards³.

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synopsis — The chronicle of the political tension in Chile in 1973 and of the violent counter revolution against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende.
credit — The Battle of Chile: Part I (1975) is directed by Patricio Guzmán.
award — The Battle of Chile: Part I (1975) awards (OMDb): 3 wins

Synopsis

The chronicle of the political tension in Chile in 1973 and of the violent counter revolution against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende.

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