Chicago Boys
Originally released in 2015. Chicago Boys is a documentary film. directed by Rafael Valdeavellano. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joaquín Lavín, Jaime Guzmán, and Salvador Allende
Synopsis
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Chile
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Joaquín Lavín
as Self - Minister of Social Development. Chicago Boy '79
Jaime Guzmán
as Self (archive footage)
Salvador Allende
as Self (archive footage)
Patricio Aylwin
as Self (archive footage)
Augusto Pinochet
as Self (archive footage)
Michelle Bachelet
as Self (archive footage)
Sebastián Piñera
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Boys about?
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how th...
Who directed Chicago Boys?
Chicago Boys was directed by Rafael Valdeavellano.
How long is Chicago Boys?
Chicago Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Chicago Boys released?
Chicago Boys was released on November 8, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chicago Boys?
The main cast of Chicago Boys includes Joaquín Lavín, Jaime Guzmán, Salvador Allende, Patricio Aylwin, Augusto Pinochet.