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A la sombra del sol (1974): Cast

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A la sombra del sol is a 1974 drama directed by Pablo Perelman and Silvio Caiozzi, starring Carmen Bueno, Luis Alarcón and Marcelo Gaete. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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A la sombra del sol (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A la sombra del sol About?

The premise of A la sombra del sol without spoilers.

Two thieves drift across the Chilean desert until they reach a small town near Bolivia. They try to blend in with the locals, but their instincts betray them, leading to a tragic outcome. Inspired by true events, the film opened a year after the Chilean coup. The day after its premiere, scriptwriter Carmen Bueno and cinematographer Jorge Müller were arrested by police and disappeared, joining the list of the Desaparecidos.

A la sombra del sol Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • escape
  • 1940s
  • escape from prison
  • atacama desert
  • escaped prisoner
  • chile northern
  • indigenous people
  • rape
  • chile
  • thief
  • desert
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

A la sombra del sol Cast

Carmen Bueno leads the cast, with Luis Alarcón and Marcelo Gaete. Directed by Pablo Perelman and Silvio Caiozzi; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Pablo Perelman and Silvio Caiozzi

More films directed by Pablo Perelman and Silvio Caiozzi: …And Suddenly the Dawn, The Painting Lesson, Cachimba and Coronation.

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A la sombra del sol FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A la sombra del sol, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A la sombra del sol?

A la sombra del sol runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was A la sombra del sol released?

A la sombra del sol was released on November 28, 1974.

Who directed A la sombra del sol?

A la sombra del sol was directed by Pablo Perelman and Silvio Caiozzi.

More films by Pablo Perelman

Who is in the cast of A la sombra del sol?

A la sombra del sol stars Carmen Bueno, Luis Alarcón and Marcelo Gaete, among 10 credited actors.

Does A la sombra del sol have a post-credit scene?

No. A la sombra del sol has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A la sombra del sol in?

The original language of A la sombra del sol is Spanish.

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