Pinochet in Suburbia
Originally released in 2006. Pinochet in Suburbia is a drama/history film. directed by Richard Curson Smith.
Starring Derek Jacobi, Phyllida Law, and Peter Capaldi
Synopsis
In 1998 former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet visits Britain for medical treatment. On being tipped off, Amnesty International seize the chance to bring to justice a man they insist is guilty of multiple human rights violations. The newly-elected Labour government is initially amenable, and soon Pinochet is under house arrest (albeit in a detached house in leafy suburbia) and awaiting extradition to Spain. However, Amnesty are up against the complexities of British law, the vacillations of Home Secretary Jack Straw, Pinochet's former ally Margaret Thatcher - and the Senator's own vast reserves of cunning.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Derek Jacobi
as Senator Augusto Pinochet
Phyllida Law
as Lucia Pinochet
Peter Capaldi
as Andy McEntee
Anna Massey
as Baroness Thatcher
Yolanda Vazquez
as Nicole Drouilly
Daniel Cerqueira
as Victor Jobim
Jessica Hynes
as WPC Broughton
Pip Torrens
as Michael Caplan
Tim McMullan
as Di Parfrey
Susan Wooldridge
as Pam Harris
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tiger Aspect
- BBC
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinochet in Suburbia about?
In 1998 former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet visits Britain for medical treatment. On being tipped off, Amnesty International seize the chance to bring to justice a man they insist is guilty of...
Who directed Pinochet in Suburbia?
Pinochet in Suburbia was directed by Richard Curson Smith.
How long is Pinochet in Suburbia?
Pinochet in Suburbia has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Pinochet in Suburbia released?
Pinochet in Suburbia was released on March 26, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pinochet in Suburbia?
The main cast of Pinochet in Suburbia includes Derek Jacobi, Phyllida Law, Peter Capaldi, Anna Massey, Yolanda Vazquez.