Coup at Daybreak
Amaneció de Golpe
Synopsis
The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As the coup starts and fighting takes place from a military base which is in the center of the city's most affluent areas, with both luxury high rises and palatial mansions. The area of La Carlota provides a wealth of very interesting, often flamboyant and typical characters of the Latin America upper middle and upper classes. They are among the most affected. Various vignettes in these different characters' homes are developed. These people's reactions, lifestyles, vices, and humanity come out in a very honest fashion under duress.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Azpúrua
- Screenplay & Story
- José Ignacio Cabrujas
- Original Score
- Luis Paniagua
- Original Title
- Amaneció de Golpe
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela, Spain, Canada, Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Audiovisuales Nebli, Caralcine, Televisión de Actualidad
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Azpúrua
José Ignacio Cabrujas
Luis Paniagua
Sergio Curiel
Alfredo D’Ambrosio, Henrique Vera-Villanueva, Donald Myerston
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Azpúrua
Director
José Ignacio Cabrujas
Writer
Alfredo D’Ambrosio
Producer
Henrique Vera-Villanueva
Producer
Sergio Curiel
Editor
Patricia Busquets
Costume Design
Donald Myerston
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coup at Daybreak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coup at Daybreak about?
The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As the coup starts and fighting takes place from a military base which is in the center of the city's most affluent areas, with both luxury high rises and palatial mansions. The area of La Carlota provides a wealth of very interesting, often flamboyant and typical characters of the Latin America upper middle and upper classes. They are among the most affected. Various vignettes in these different characters' homes are developed. These people's reactions, lifestyles, vices, and humanity come out in a very honest fashion under duress.
Who directed Coup at Daybreak?
Coup at Daybreak was directed by Carlos Azpúrua.
Who stars in Coup at Daybreak?
The principal cast of Coup at Daybreak includes Manuel Aranguiz, Mirtha Borges, Yanis Chimaras, Víctor Cuica, Gonzalo Cubero.
When was Coup at Daybreak released and how long is it?
Coup at Daybreak was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Coup at Daybreak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coup at Daybreak was composed by Luis Paniagua.