La toma de la embajada (2000)

The film starts from the time of the assault that a command of the guerrilla group M-19 performed at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in BogotḠwhen celebrating the national holiday. ... See full summary »

Director:

Ciro Durán

Writer:

Ciro Durán

Stars:

Demián Bichir, Fabiana Medina, Humberto Dorado

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Demián Bichir	...	Rosemberg Pabón, 'Comandante Uno'
Fabiana Medina	...	Carmenza Londoño, 'La Chiqui'
Humberto Dorado	...	Diego Asencio, Ambassador of the U.S.A.
Vicky Hernández	...	María Elena Chassoul, Ambassador of Costa Rica
Manuel Busquets	...	Angelo Acerbi, Papal nuncio
Bruno Bichir	...	Ricardo Galán, Ambassador of Mexico
Andrea Quejuán	...	Guerrillera
Andrea Guzmán	...	María
Susana Torres	...	Vicky
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Erika Acosta	...	Renata
Marta Amaya
Santiago Bejarano	...	Dr. Martínez
Óscar Borda	...	Genaro
Manuel José Chávez	...	Camilo
Roberto Colmenares	...	Virgilio Lovera, Ambassador of Venezuela

Storyline

The film starts from the time of the assault that a command of the guerrilla group M-19 performed at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in BogotḠwhen celebrating the national holiday. This are retained¸ many diplomats including the ambassador of the United States. Recreate the relationship between kidnappers and hostages¸ and negotiations with the government for his release.

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Plot Keywords:

bogota colombia | 1980s | bullet wound | abuse of power | american ambassador | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

Colombia Mexico Venezuela

Language:

Spanish English

Release Date:

25 December 2000 (Colombia)

Filming Locations:

Bogotá, Colombia

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

One scene momentarily shows a package tied with ribbon and a wire, revealing the explosive device that explodes some shots later.

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