Salvador Allende
“A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat?”
Synopsis
A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat? A committed Marxist or a constitutionalist politician? An ethical and moral man or, as Richard Nixon called him, a "son of a bitch"? In SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile and Chile, Obstinate Memory) returns to his native country thirty years after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Popular Unity government to examine the life of its leader, Salvador Allende, both as a politician and a man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricio Guzmán
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricio Guzmán
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Salvador Allende
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- JBA Production, Les Films de la Passerelle, CV Films, Mediapro, Universidad de Guadalajara
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricio Guzmán
Patricio Guzmán, Carmen Castillo
Jorge Arriagada
Julia Muñoz, Patricio Guzmán
Claudio Martinez
Jacques Bidou
Department Leadership Roster
Patricio Guzmán
Director
Patricio Guzmán
Screenplay
Claudio Martinez
Editor
Jacques Bidou
Producer
Julia Muñoz
Director of Photography
Patricio Guzmán
Director of Photography
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salvador Allende
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What is Salvador Allende about?
A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat? A committed Marxist or a constitutionalist politician? An ethical and moral man or, as Richard Nixon called him, a "son of a bitch"? In SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile and Chile, Obstinate Memory) returns to his native country thirty years after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Popular Unity government to examine the life of its leader, Salvador Allende, both as a politician and a man.
Who directed Salvador Allende?
Salvador Allende was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
Who stars in Salvador Allende?
The principal cast of Salvador Allende includes Patricio Guzmán, Salvador Allende, Fidel Castro, José Balmes.
When was Salvador Allende released and how long is it?
Salvador Allende was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Salvador Allende?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salvador Allende was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salvador Allende?
Salvador Allende holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).