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The White Coup

March 4, 1975 1h 10m

Originally released in 1975. The White Coup is a documentary film. directed by Walter Heynowski. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gerhard Scheumann, Salvador Allende, and Augusto Pinochet

Synopsis

At the parliamentary elections that the Unidad Popular won, there were activities to overthrow Salvador Allende. By a white, supposedly clean coup, the rightwing powers of Chile tried unsuccessfully to gain a two thirds majority in the national congress. Months later, the armed, violent coup took place.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 4, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Studio H&S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Coup about?

At the parliamentary elections that the Unidad Popular won, there were activities to overthrow Salvador Allende. By a white, supposedly clean coup, the rightwing powers of Chile tried unsuccessfull...

Who directed The White Coup?

The White Coup was directed by Walter Heynowski.

How long is The White Coup?

The White Coup has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The White Coup released?

The White Coup was released on March 4, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The White Coup?

The main cast of The White Coup includes Gerhard Scheumann, Salvador Allende, Augusto Pinochet, Eduardo Frei Montalva.