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The Official Story (1985)
La historia oficial (original title)

R 112 min  -  Drama | History | War  -   8 November 1985 (USA)
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After the end of the Dirty War, a high school teacher sets out to find out who the mother of her adopted daughter is.

Director:

Luis Puenzo

Writers:

Aída Bortnik, Luis Puenzo

Stars:

Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio and Chunchuna Villafañe
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Héctor Alterio Héctor Alterio ...
Roberto
Norma Aleandro Norma Aleandro ...
Alicia
Chunchuna Villafañe Chunchuna Villafañe ...
Ana
Hugo Arana Hugo Arana ...
Enrique
Guillermo Battaglia Guillermo Battaglia ...
Jose
Chela Ruíz Chela Ruíz ...
Sara
Patricio Contreras Patricio Contreras ...
Benitez
María Luisa Robledo María Luisa Robledo ...
Nata
Aníbal Morixe Aníbal Morixe ...
Miller
Jorge Petraglia Jorge Petraglia ...
Macci
Analia Castro Analia Castro ...
Gaby
Daniel Lago Daniel Lago ...
Dante
Augusto Larreta Augusto Larreta ...
General
Laura Palmucci Laura Palmucci ...
Rosa
Leal Rey Leal Rey ...
Cura
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Storyline

Alicia Marnet de Ibáñez is a high school history professor and a well-to-do housewife in Buenos Aires, circa 1983, after the fall of the "junta militar" that had taken over the government since 1976. She has a husband, Roberto, who is a succesful lawyer and a five-year-old adopted daughter. Written by Miguel Cane  

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Plot Keywords:

Adopted Daughter | Military | Professor | Lawyer | Book  | See more »

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A truth too frightening to ignore. See more »

Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

Argentina

Language:

Spanish | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

L'histoire officielle See more »

Filming Locations:

Argentina See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$29,426 (USA) (10 November 1985) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$29,426 (USA) (10 November 1985)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Historias Cinematograficas Cinemania, Progress Communications See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

First Argentina's movie Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986. See more »

Quotes

Alicia: Dolores is lucky to have such a devoted friend as you.
Gaby: What does "divided" mean?
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Connections

References "The Muppet Show" (1976) See more »

Soundtracks

"El pais del nome acuerdo"
Written by 'Maria Elena Walsh'
Sung by Analia Castro See more »