The Uprising
La Insurrección
Synopsis
In Nicaragua, 1977, corruption and abuse of power are everyday occurrences under the Somoza family’s dictatorship. Eruptions of violence lead to a civil war, which the Sandinista revolutionaries win – at least for the time being. Against this backdrop, the conflict between a young soldier of the Somoza regime and his family, who sympathize with the insurgents, is illustrated.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lilienthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Lilienthal, Antonio Skármeta
- Original Score
- Claus Bantzer
- Original Title
- La Insurrección
- Country of Origin
- Costa Rica, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Independent Film, Provobis Film, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, Istmo Film S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lilienthal
Peter Lilienthal, Antonio Skármeta
Claus Bantzer
Michael Ballhaus
Siegrun Jäger
Heiner Angermeyer, Werner Murawski, Joachim von Vietinghoff, Carlos Álvarez
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Lilienthal
Director
Mercedes Galeyno Manzanares
Costume Design
Claus Bantzer
Original Music Composer
Peter Lilienthal
Writer
Heiner Angermeyer
Producer
Werner Murawski
Producer
Siegrun Jäger
Editor
Antonio Skármeta
Writer
Joachim von Vietinghoff
Producer
Carlos Álvarez
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Uprising.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Uprising
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Uprising about?
In Nicaragua, 1977, corruption and abuse of power are everyday occurrences under the Somoza family’s dictatorship. Eruptions of violence lead to a civil war, which the Sandinista revolutionaries win – at least for the time being. Against this backdrop, the conflict between a young soldier of the Somoza regime and his family, who sympathize with the insurgents, is illustrated.
Who directed The Uprising?
The Uprising was directed by Peter Lilienthal.
Who stars in The Uprising?
The principal cast of The Uprising includes Augustin Pereira, Carlos Catania, Maria Lourdes Centano de Zeleya, Óscar Castillo, Guido Saenz.
When was The Uprising released and how long is it?
The Uprising was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Uprising?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Uprising was composed by Claus Bantzer.