The Principal Enemy
Jatun auka
Synopsis
In the remote Andean highlands of Peru, a tight-knit indigenous peasant community has endured generations of brutal exploitation by local landowners. When a shocking act of violence exposes the complete failure of the official justice system to protect them, the villagers’ simmering anger pushes them toward a crossroads.
Top Cast
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Manuel Chambi
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Ricardo Valderrama
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Efraín Fuentes
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Saturnino Huillca Quispe
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Ricardo Valderrama Fernández
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Jorge Chara Góngora
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Jorge Vignati
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María Arrieta
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Consuelo Saavedra
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Marcel Milan
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Maria Barea
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Cesar Acevedo
Juanito Saavedra
Jorge Cáceres
Jorge Chara Góngora
Julian Huaman
Camilo Cusi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Sanjinés
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Sanjinés, Oscar Zambrano
- Original Title
- Jatun auka
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- English, Quechua, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Grupo Ukamau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Sanjinés
Jorge Sanjinés, Oscar Zambrano
Héctor Ríos
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Sanjinés
Writer
Oscar Zambrano
Writer
Jorge Sanjinés
Director
Héctor Ríos
Director of Photography
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What is The Principal Enemy about?
In the remote Andean highlands of Peru, a tight-knit indigenous peasant community has endured generations of brutal exploitation by local landowners. When a shocking act of violence exposes the complete failure of the official justice system to protect them, the villagers’ simmering anger pushes them toward a crossroads.
Who directed The Principal Enemy?
The Principal Enemy was directed by Jorge Sanjinés.
Who stars in The Principal Enemy?
The principal cast of The Principal Enemy includes Oscar Zamorano, Manuel Chambi, Ricardo Valderrama, Efraín Fuentes, Saturnino Huillca Quispe.
When was The Principal Enemy released and how long is it?
The Principal Enemy was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.