Under the Shrapnel
Bajo la metralla
“Alone, persecuted, cornered, violent, they tell us what the urban guerrilla is.”
Synopsis
A guerrilla commando tries to kidnap a politician. In the attempt, several policemen and a guerrillero die. By chance the head of the kidnappers meets an old colleague; to prevent him from betraying them, he kidnaps him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felipe Cazals
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Robles, Albert Camus
- Original Score
- Leonardo Velázquez
- Original Title
- Bajo la metralla
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Conacite Uno, Conacine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felipe Cazals
Xavier Robles, Albert Camus
Leonardo Velázquez
Rafael Ceballos
Héctor López
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Robles
Writer
Felipe Cazals
Director
Héctor López
Producer
Alicia Rubio
Costume Design
Rafael Ceballos
Editor
Javier Torres Torija
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Shrapnel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Shrapnel about?
A guerrilla commando tries to kidnap a politician. In the attempt, several policemen and a guerrillero die. By chance the head of the kidnappers meets an old colleague; to prevent him from betraying them, he kidnaps him.
Who directed Under the Shrapnel?
Under the Shrapnel was directed by Felipe Cazals.
Who stars in Under the Shrapnel?
The principal cast of Under the Shrapnel includes Humberto Zurita, María Rojo, José Carlos Ruiz, Manuel Ojeda, Salvador Sánchez.
When was Under the Shrapnel released and how long is it?
Under the Shrapnel was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Shrapnel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Shrapnel was composed by Leonardo Velázquez.