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4.8 / 10(27 votes)IMDbPG-1319691h 36mUnited States of America

Che!

“Che Guevara...The Doctor Turned Fighter. The Fighter Turned Revolutionary. The Revolutionary Turned Martyr To Some, Murderer To Others.”

Synopsis

Biography of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime, eventually resulting in the overthrow of that government and Castro's taking over of Cuba. The film covers Guevara's life from when he first landed in Cuba in 1956 to his death in an ambush by government troops in the mountains of Bolivia in 1967.

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Che!(1969) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 27, 1969

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Fleischer
Screenplay & Story
Michael Wilson
Original Score
Lalo Schifrin
Original Title
Che!
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Fleischer

Screenplay & Story

Michael Wilson, David Karp, Sy Bartlett

Original Score & Music

Lalo Schifrin

Director of Photography

Charles F. Wheeler

Film Editing

Marion Rothman

Producers

Sy Bartlett

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Fleischer

Richard Fleischer

Director

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

Screenplay

Sy Bartlett

Producer

Lalo Schifrin

Lalo Schifrin

Original Music Composer

Charles F. Wheeler

Director of Photography

Marion Rothman

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Che!.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Che!

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Che! about?

Biography of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime, eventually resulting in the overthrow of that government and Castro's taking over of Cuba. The film covers Guevara's life from when he first landed in Cuba in 1956 to his death in an ambush by government troops in the mountains of Bolivia in 1967.

Who directed Che!?

Che! was directed by Richard Fleischer.

Who stars in Che!?

The principal cast of Che! includes Omar Sharif, Jack Palance, Woody Strode, Cesare Danova, Rodolfo Acosta.

When was Che! released and how long is it?

Che! was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Che!?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Che! was composed by Lalo Schifrin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Che!?

Che! holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).