Escuadrón 201
Synopsis
Fictional story about the Escuadron 201 de Caza (201st Mexican Fighter Squadron), which participated in military campaigns in the Phillipines during WWII. It focuses primarily on two brothers, one who has a promising future as a doctor, who volunteer for this unit after Mexico declares war on Germany after the sinking of Mexican merchants by U-boats. The story also follows another young man, the son of a Spanish immigrant baker. He volunteers to pay what he feels is an unpaid debt to their new adopted country.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaime Salvador
- Original Title
- Escuadrón 201
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
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Jaime Salvador
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Jaime Salvador
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What is Escuadrón 201 about?
Fictional story about the Escuadron 201 de Caza (201st Mexican Fighter Squadron), which participated in military campaigns in the Phillipines during WWII. It focuses primarily on two brothers, one who has a promising future as a doctor, who volunteer for this unit after Mexico declares war on Germany after the sinking of Mexican merchants by U-boats. The story also follows another young man, the son of a Spanish immigrant baker. He volunteers to pay what he feels is an unpaid debt to their new adopted country.
Who directed Escuadrón 201?
Escuadrón 201 was directed by Jaime Salvador.
Who stars in Escuadrón 201?
The principal cast of Escuadrón 201 includes Rubén Rojo, Fernando Fernández, Ángel Garasa, Sara García, Domingo Soler.
When was Escuadrón 201 released and how long is it?
Escuadrón 201 was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.