In the Name of the People
Synopsis
In the Name of the People is a 1985 documentary film directed by Frank Christopher about the Salvadoran Civil War. The film follows four filmmakers who secretly entered El Salvador, marched with guerrillas across the country, and followed them into combat against government forces in San Salvador. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Christopher
- Original Title
- In the Name of the People
- Country of Origin
- El Salvador
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Christopher
Alex W. Drehsler
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Christopher
Director
Alex W. Drehsler
Producer
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What is In the Name of the People about?
In the Name of the People is a 1985 documentary film directed by Frank Christopher about the Salvadoran Civil War. The film follows four filmmakers who secretly entered El Salvador, marched with guerrillas across the country, and followed them into combat against government forces in San Salvador. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed In the Name of the People?
In the Name of the People was directed by Frank Christopher.
Who stars in In the Name of the People?
The principal cast of In the Name of the People includes Martin Sheen.
When was In the Name of the People released and how long is it?
In the Name of the People was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.