The Judge and the General (2008): Cast & Plot
The Judge and the General is a 2008 documentary directed by Elizabeth Farnsworth and Patricio Lanfranco Leverton, starring Augusto Pinochet, Salvador Allende and Richard Nixon. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Directors
- Elizabeth Farnsworth and Patricio Lanfranco Leverton
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Judge and the General About?
The premise of The Judge and the General without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Chilean judge uncovers long buried secrets of former dictator Augusto Pinochet and, in the process, must confront his own role in that dark past.
The Judge and the General Cast
Augusto Pinochet leads the cast, with Salvador Allende and Richard Nixon. Directed by Elizabeth Farnsworth and Patricio Lanfranco Leverton; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Elizabeth Farnsworth
- Co-director Patricio Lanfranco Leverton
- Augusto Pinochet as themselves
- Salvador Allende as themselves
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Richard Nixon as themselves - Jack Straw as themselves
Also Starring in The Judge and the General
· 5 more- Mónica González Themselves
- Ricardo Lagos Themselves
- Mónica Pérez Marín Themselves
- Michelle Bachelet Themselves
- Carmen Hertz Themselves
The Judge and the General Plot Summary
What happens in The Judge and the General from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Judge and the General is a deeply personal, meticulously observed documentary about a Chilean judge who descends into the moral labyrinth of Pinochet’s dictatorship, a journey he himself describes as the “abyss.” Throughout the film, the narrative threads together personal memory, legal duty, and a nation’s struggle with its dark history, presenting a portrait of how one man’s refusal to look away eventually collides with his own past and the weight of history.
Full summary
The whole story of The Judge and the General, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Judge and the General?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Chilean judge featured in the documentary?
The Judge and the General Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “El juez y el general” and “Chile - Der Richter und der General”.
- Also known as
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- El juez y el general
- Chile - Der Richter und der General
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The Judge and the General FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Judge and the General, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Judge and the General?
The Judge and the General runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Judge and the General released?
The Judge and the General was released on May 4, 2008.
Who directed The Judge and the General?
The Judge and the General was directed by Elizabeth Farnsworth and Patricio Lanfranco Leverton.
Who is in the cast of The Judge and the General?
The Judge and the General stars Augusto Pinochet, Salvador Allende and Richard Nixon, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Judge and the General have a post-credit scene?
No. The Judge and the General has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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