When the Mountains Tremble
“The Astonishing Story of Rigoberta Menchù, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize”
Synopsis
A documentary on the war between the Guatemalan military and the Mayan population, with first hand accounts by Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Yates, Newton Thomas Sigel
- Original Score
- Rubén Blades
- Original Title
- When the Mountains Tremble
- Country of Origin
- Guatemala, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Quechua, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Skylight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Yates, Newton Thomas Sigel
Rubén Blades
Newton Thomas Sigel
Peter Kinoy
Peter Kinoy
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Yates
Director
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Peter Kinoy
Producer
Peter Kinoy
Editor
Rubén Blades
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Mountains Tremble
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What is When the Mountains Tremble about?
A documentary on the war between the Guatemalan military and the Mayan population, with first hand accounts by Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú.
Who directed When the Mountains Tremble?
When the Mountains Tremble was directed by Pamela Yates, Newton Thomas Sigel.
Who stars in When the Mountains Tremble?
The principal cast of When the Mountains Tremble includes Rigoberta Menchú, Eddie Jones, Shawn Elliott, Linda Segura, Frank Alcarin.
When was When the Mountains Tremble released and how long is it?
When the Mountains Tremble was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Mountains Tremble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Mountains Tremble was composed by Rubén Blades.