The Pinochet Case
Originally released in 2001. The Pinochet Case is a documentary film. directed by Patricio Guzmán.
Starring Augusto Pinochet and Margaret Thatcher
Synopsis
True story of the saga that was hoped to be the long-awaited justice brought to bear upon Augosto Pinochet, Chilean dictator from 1973 to 1990. In September 1998, Pinochet flew to London on a pleasure trip but experienced back pain and underwent an operation in the London Clinic. Upon waking, he was arrested by Scotland Yard. Could it be that this was to become the first Latin American dictator to answer for crimes while serving as Head of State? After 500 days of house arrest, he nevertheless eventually returned unscathed to Chile, despite the compelling case built against him before & during this period by a young Spanish prosecutor, Carlos Castresana.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pinochet Case about?
True story of the saga that was hoped to be the long-awaited justice brought to bear upon Augosto Pinochet, Chilean dictator from 1973 to 1990. In September 1998, Pinochet flew to London on a pleas...
Who directed The Pinochet Case?
The Pinochet Case was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
How long is The Pinochet Case?
The Pinochet Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Pinochet Case released?
The Pinochet Case was released on October 10, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pinochet Case?
The main cast of The Pinochet Case includes Augusto Pinochet, Margaret Thatcher.