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La respuesta

Synopsis

On May 22, 1960, an earthquake with an intensity of 9.6 on the Richter Scale was recorded in the city of Valdivia, considered to date the largest and most violent earthquake ever recorded in the world. The cataclysm devastated the entire Chilean territory between Talca and Chiloé, which corresponds to more than 400,000 km. It resulted in the deaths of around three thousand people, while two million were left homeless. The film documents the efforts of a hundred workers in the face of the threat of the overflowing of Lake Riñihue.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leopoldo Castedo
Screenplay & Story
Leopoldo Castedo
Original Score
Gustavo Becerra, Leonardo Martínez
Original Title
La respuesta
Country of Origin
Chile
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 7m
Production Studios
Universidad de Chile

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leopoldo Castedo

Screenplay & Story

Leopoldo Castedo

Original Score & Music

Gustavo Becerra, Leonardo Martínez

Director of Photography

Leopoldo Castedo, Sergio Bravo

Film Editing

Gerardo Rinaldi, Antonio Ripoll

Department Leadership Roster

Leopoldo Castedo

Director

Leopoldo Castedo

Writer

Leopoldo Castedo

Director of Photography

Gerardo Rinaldi

Editor

Antonio Ripoll

Editor

Sergio Bravo

Sergio Bravo

Director of Photography

Gustavo Becerra

Original Music Composer

Leonardo Martínez

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About La respuesta

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is La respuesta about?

On May 22, 1960, an earthquake with an intensity of 9.6 on the Richter Scale was recorded in the city of Valdivia, considered to date the largest and most violent earthquake ever recorded in the world. The cataclysm devastated the entire Chilean territory between Talca and Chiloé, which corresponds to more than 400,000 km. It resulted in the deaths of around three thousand people, while two million were left homeless. The film documents the efforts of a hundred workers in the face of the threat of the overflowing of Lake Riñihue.

Who directed La respuesta?

La respuesta was directed by Leopoldo Castedo.

Who stars in La respuesta?

The principal cast of La respuesta includes Darío Aliaga.

When was La respuesta released and how long is it?

La respuesta was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.

Who composed the musical score for La respuesta?

The original motion picture soundtrack for La respuesta was composed by Gustavo Becerra, Leonardo Martínez.