In 1965, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara resigns from his Cuban government posts to secretly make his latest attempt to spread the revolution in Bolivia. After arriving in La Paz, Bolivia late in 1966, by 1967, Che with several Cuban volunteers, have raised a small guerrilla army to take on the militarist Bolivian movement. However, Che must face grim realities about his few troops and supplies, his failing health, and a local population who largely does not share his idealistic aspirations. As the US supported Bolivian army prepares to defeat him, Che and his beleaguered force struggle against the increasingly hopeless odds.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Che: Part One and this film were screened combined at the Cannes Film festival 2008 under the title "Che".
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Goofs
Revealing mistakes:
When the Bolivian troops are about to ambush the guerrillas crossing the river, you can see, that the machine guns belt is holding bullets with primers that have already being fired. The firing pin imprint on the cap is clearly visible.
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"Balderrama"
Lyrics by Manuel José Castilla Music by Gustavo Leguizamon Performed by Mercedes Sosa Courtesy of Universal Music Copyright (c) by Lagos Editorial (Warner/Chappell Music Argentina)
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