The White Coup
El Golpe Blanco. Der Weiße Putsch
Synopsis
At the parliamentary elections that the Unidad Popular won, there were activities to overthrow Salvador Allende. By a white, supposedly clean coup, the rightwing powers of Chile tried unsuccessfully to gain a two thirds majority in the national congress. Months later, the armed, violent coup took place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
- Original Score
- Reiner Bredemeyer
- Original Title
- El Golpe Blanco. Der Weiße Putsch
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Studio H&S
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski
Reiner Bredemeyer
Ilse Radtke, Traute Wischnewski
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Heynowski
Director
Gerhard Scheumann
Director
Ilse Radtke
Editor
Gerhard Scheumann
Writer
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Traute Wischnewski
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Coup
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Coup about?
At the parliamentary elections that the Unidad Popular won, there were activities to overthrow Salvador Allende. By a white, supposedly clean coup, the rightwing powers of Chile tried unsuccessfully to gain a two thirds majority in the national congress. Months later, the armed, violent coup took place.
Who directed The White Coup?
The White Coup was directed by Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann.
Who stars in The White Coup?
The principal cast of The White Coup includes Gerhard Scheumann, Salvador Allende, Augusto Pinochet, Eduardo Frei Montalva.
When was The White Coup released and how long is it?
The White Coup was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Coup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Coup was composed by Reiner Bredemeyer.