Coup at Daybreak
Originally released in 1998. Coup at Daybreak is a drama/action film. directed by Carlos Azpúrua.
Starring Manuel Aranguiz, Mirtha Borges, and Yanis Chimaras
Synopsis
The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As the coup starts and fighting takes place from a military base which is in the center of the city's most affluent areas, with both luxury high rises and palatial mansions. The area of La Carlota provides a wealth of very interesting, often flamboyant and typical characters of the Latin America upper middle and upper classes. They are among the most affected. Various vignettes in these different characters' homes are developed. These people's reactions, lifestyles, vices, and humanity come out in a very honest fashion under duress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Venezuela
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Audiovisuales Nebli
- Caralcine
- Televisión de Actualidad
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coup at Daybreak about?
The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As...
Who directed Coup at Daybreak?
Coup at Daybreak was directed by Carlos Azpúrua.
How long is Coup at Daybreak?
Coup at Daybreak has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Coup at Daybreak released?
Coup at Daybreak was released on September 16, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coup at Daybreak?
The main cast of Coup at Daybreak includes Manuel Aranguiz, Mirtha Borges, Yanis Chimaras, Víctor Cuica, Gonzalo Cubero.