El Amparo movie poster

El Amparo

September 21, 2016 1h 39m 6.1/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 2016. El Amparo is a drama film. directed by Rober Calzadilla.

Starring Vicente Quintero, Giovanni García, and Vicente Peña

Synopsis

On the border of Venezuela with Colombia, during the late 80's, two men survive an armed assault near the Arauca River, in which fourteen of their companions end up dead. The Army accuses them of being guerrilla fighters and tries via intimidation to seize them from the cell where they are being watched over by the local police officer and by the entire village. They say they are simple fishermen, but pressure to yield to the official version is overwhelming.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 21, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (12 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Colombia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Tumbarrancho Films
  • Películas Prescindibles
  • Caja Negra Producciones
  • Centro Nacional Autónomo de Cinematografía (CNAC) (I)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Amparo about?

On the border of Venezuela with Colombia, during the late 80's, two men survive an armed assault near the Arauca River, in which fourteen of their companions end up dead. The Army accuses them of b...

Who directed El Amparo?

El Amparo was directed by Rober Calzadilla.

How long is El Amparo?

El Amparo has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was El Amparo released?

El Amparo was released on September 21, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in El Amparo?

The main cast of El Amparo includes Vicente Quintero, Giovanni García, Vicente Peña, Samantha Castillo, Rossana Hernández.