One Man's War (1991) (TV)

Director:

Sergio Toledo

Writers:

Michael Carter (writer)
Sergio Toledo (writer)

Release Date:

20 April 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Justice | Regime | Revenge | Government | Docudrama

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Anthony Hopkins	...	Joel
Norma Aleandro	...	Nidia
Fernanda Torres	...	Dolly
Leonardo García Vale	...	Joelito
Miah Michelle	...	Analy
Ana Ofelia Murguía	...	Dona Teresa
José Antonio Estrada	...	Leandro
Rubén Blades	...	Perrone
Sergio Bustamante	...	Gomes
René Pereyra	...	Pena
Claudia Guzmán	...	Charo
Rufino Echegoyen	...	Duarte
Salvador Sánchez	...	Ramirez
Malena Doria	...	Senora Ramirez
Gerardo Quiroz	...	Ramirez's Son

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Canada:14A (Ontario) | Australia:M | USA:PG-13

Company:

Channel 4 Television Corporation

Trivia:

Anthony Hopkins created such a hard time for director 'Sérgio Toledo' that, after the film was finished, Toledo decided to quit filmmaking, even though his first movie, Vera (1987), received great accolades in his country, Brazil. Toledo never set foot on a set again.

Based on a True Story

A doctor in Paraguay runs a clinic funded by sales of his artwork in America. While in America, he tries to expose the repressive Paraguayan regime. His obsession brings repercussions from the government against his family. Some movies based on true stories seem to over-dramatize events or relationships to convey their points. This movie suffers a bit from caricatures in the familial relationships, and it hurts the pacing in the beginning of the movie. That aside, after some slow development, the characters flesh out and the movie improves a great deal. Overall, a good movie