Chicago Boys
Synopsis
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Valdeavellano, Carola Fuentes
- Screenplay & Story
- Carola Fuentes
- Original Title
- Chicago Boys
- Country of Origin
- Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Valdeavellano, Carola Fuentes
Carola Fuentes
Pablo Valdés, David Bravo, Rafael Valdeavellano
Rafael Valdeavellano
Carola Fuentes, Rafael Valdeavellano
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Rafael Valdeavellano
Director
Carola Fuentes
Director
Pablo Valdés
Director of Photography
Rafael Valdeavellano
Editor
Carola Fuentes
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What is Chicago Boys about?
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
Who directed Chicago Boys?
Chicago Boys was directed by Rafael Valdeavellano, Carola Fuentes.
Who stars in Chicago Boys?
The principal cast of Chicago Boys includes Joaquín Lavín, Jaime Guzmán, Salvador Allende, Patricio Aylwin, Augusto Pinochet.
When was Chicago Boys released and how long is it?
Chicago Boys was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.