Letters from Marusia
Actas de Marusia
“History has forgotten their names - The evidence has been erased... BUT THERE ARE THOSE WHO REMEMBER!”
Synopsis
Chronicle of the repression that a foreign company exerts on the miners of a small nitrate town in Chile, whose workers decide to claim their most essential rights. A reflection of the historic union struggles in the northern Chile that ended with terrible repressive acts.
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Gian Maria Volonté
Gregorio
Diana Bracho
Luisa
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Rosa
Salvador Sánchez
Sebastián
Claudio Obregón
Troncoso
Julián Pastor
Weber
Silvia Mariscal
Margarita
José Carlos Ruiz
Argandoña
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Crisculo
Eduardo López Rojas
Domingo Soto
Arturo Beristáin
Young Worker
Francisco Morayta
Professor
Armando Acosta
Sergeant
Patricio Castillo
Lt. Gainza
Alejandro Parodi
Espinoza
Arthur Nations
Mr. Jones
Gabriel Retes
Soldier
Margarito Luna
Old Trooper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Littín
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel Littín, Patricio Manns
- Original Score
- Míkis Theodorakis
- Original Title
- Actas de Marusia
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- P. C. Arturo Feliú, Conacine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Littín
Miguel Littín, Patricio Manns
Míkis Theodorakis
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Alberto Valenzuela, Ramón Aupart
Department Leadership Roster
Míkis Theodorakis
Original Music Composer
Miguel Littín
Writer
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Director of Photography
Alberto Valenzuela
Editor
Ramón Aupart
Editor
Miguel Littín
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters from Marusia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letters from Marusia about?
Chronicle of the repression that a foreign company exerts on the miners of a small nitrate town in Chile, whose workers decide to claim their most essential rights. A reflection of the historic union struggles in the northern Chile that ended with terrible repressive acts.
Who directed Letters from Marusia?
Letters from Marusia was directed by Miguel Littín.
Who stars in Letters from Marusia?
The principal cast of Letters from Marusia includes Gian Maria Volonté, Diana Bracho, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Salvador Sánchez, Claudio Obregón.
When was Letters from Marusia released and how long is it?
Letters from Marusia was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Letters from Marusia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letters from Marusia was composed by Míkis Theodorakis.