Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo
Synopsis
On December 17, 1996, MRTA terrorists took hundreds of people hostage at the residence of the Japanese ambassador in Lima, Peru, including ministers and high-ranking military officials. For 126 days, the country remained in suspense as the Peruvian Army secretly planned Operation Chavín de Huantar, an intervention led by Commander Juan Valer. On April 22, 1997, after months of planning, Peruvian commandos carried out a rescue operation that kept Peru and the world on edge.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.6x
+$3.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego de León
- Screenplay & Story
- Diego de León
- Original Title
- Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- Ningún Creativo, Colibrí Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego de León
Diego de León
Department Leadership Roster
Diego de León
Director
Diego de León
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo
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What is Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo about?
On December 17, 1996, MRTA terrorists took hundreds of people hostage at the residence of the Japanese ambassador in Lima, Peru, including ministers and high-ranking military officials. For 126 days, the country remained in suspense as the Peruvian Army secretly planned Operation Chavín de Huantar, an intervention led by Commander Juan Valer. On April 22, 1997, after months of planning, Peruvian commandos carried out a rescue operation that kept Peru and the world on edge.
Who directed Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo?
Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo was directed by Diego de León.
Who stars in Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo?
The principal cast of Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo includes Rodrigo Sánchez-Patiño, André Silva, Sergio Galliani, Miguel Iza, Connie Chaparro.
When was Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo released and how long is it?
Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo?
Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5.2M at the worldwide box office (2.6 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).