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The 33

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
38K
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Antonio Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips in The 33 (2015)
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners
had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a
100-year-old gold and copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an
international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions -- and time -- were quickly running out.
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Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
38K
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  • Director
    • Patricia Riggen
  • Writers
    • Mikko Alanne(screenplay)
    • Craig Borten(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Rodrigo Santoro
    • Juliette Binoche
Top credits
  • Director
    • Patricia Riggen
  • Writers
    • Mikko Alanne(screenplay)
    • Craig Borten(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Rodrigo Santoro
    • Juliette Binoche
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    • 96User reviews
    • 135Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations

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    Juliette Binoche and Rodrigo Santoro in The 33 (2015)
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    Lou Diamond Phillips, Alejandro Goic, and Oscar Nuñez in The 33 (2015)
    Rodrigo Santoro in The 33 (2015)
    Antonio Banderas in The 33 (2015)
    Lou Diamond Phillips in The 33 (2015)
    Juliette Binoche in The 33 (2015)
    Patricia Riggen in The 33 (2015)
    Antonio Banderas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Alejandro Goic, Jacob Vargas, Oscar Nuñez, and Mario Casas in The 33 (2015)
    Gabriel Byrne in The 33 (2015)
    Cote de Pablo in The 33 (2015)
    Gabriel Byrne and Rodrigo Santoro in The 33 (2015)

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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Mario Sepúlvedaas Mario Sepúlveda
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Laurence Golborneas Laurence Golborne
    Juliette Binoche
    Juliette Binoche
    • María Segoviaas María Segovia
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Jeff Hartas Jeff Hart
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Don Luchoas Don Lucho
    Mario Casas
    Mario Casas
    • Álex Vegaas Álex Vega
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Edison Peñaas Edison Peña
    Juan Pablo Raba
    Juan Pablo Raba
    • Darío Segoviaas Darío Segovia
    Oscar Nuñez
    Oscar Nuñez
    • Yonni Barriosas Yonni Barrios
    Tenoch Huerta
    Tenoch Huerta
    • Carlos Mamanias Carlos Mamani
    Marco Treviño
    Marco Treviño
    • José Henríquezas José Henríquez
    Adriana Barraza
    Adriana Barraza
    • Marta Salinasas Marta Salinas
    Kate del Castillo
    Kate del Castillo
    • Kattyas Katty
    Cote de Pablo
    Cote de Pablo
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    Elizabeth De Razzo
    Elizabeth De Razzo
    • Susana Valenzuelaas Susana Valenzuela
    Naomi Scott
    Naomi Scott
    • Escarletteas Escarlette
    Gustavo Angarita
    • Mario Gómezas Mario Gómez
    Alejandro Goic
    Alejandro Goic
    • Lobosas Lobos
    • Director
      • Patricia Riggen
    • Writers
      • Mikko Alanne(screenplay)
      • Craig Borten(screenplay)
      • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Due to lack of work, the rescued miners took roles in the production of the movie being filmed about its history in Copiapó, Chile.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene, Alex Vega wears Universidad de Chile's commemorative Copa Sudamericana shirt. This soccer team won its first (and only) Cup in 2012, 2 years after the events take place (2010).
    • Quotes

      Mario Sepúlveda: That's not a rock, that's the heart of the mountain. She finally broke.

    • Crazy credits
      The last scene shows, in black and white, the real 33 miners gathered on a beach, and credits each of them individually.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Antonio Banderas/Charlyne Yi/Ed Gamble (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Jailhouse Rock
      Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

      Published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Elvis Presley Music (Administered by Songs of Imagem Music)

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    Top review
    9/10
    "The 33" is a true story dramatically and compellingly told.
    Mining is a dangerous business. Going deep underground to dig minerals out of the earth means subjecting yourself to extreme heat, back-breaking work and the inhalation of dust that can lead to the pulmonary disease of silicosis. If none of these kill you slowly, the mine itself can kill you quickly and without warning. Miners die from accidents caused by their equipment, gas leaks and explosions and, of course, sudden collapses of the rock surrounding them. All told, this difficult work kills thousands of miners every year (as many as 12,000 by one count). These facts and statistics are brought to life in the true story of the 2010 Chilean copper-gold mine collapse portrayed in the drama "The 33" (PG-13, 2:07).

    The film opens with a retirement party for one miner who is about to complete 45 years of service to the private company that owns and operates the San José mine near Copiapó, Chile. Several of his long-time co-workers are at the party with their families. Their is shift foreman Luis "Don Lucho" Urzúa (Lou Diamond Phillips), experienced miner and natural leader Mario Sepúlveda (Antonio Banderas), father-to-be Álex Vega (Mario Casas) and Elvis Presley-loving miner Edison Peña (Jacob Vargas), among others.

    On the morning of August 5, 2010, these men took the long and winding truck ride three miles into the mine, completely unaware that they were about to become victims of one of the worst mining disasters in Chile's history. Luis saw it coming, but the safety concerns that he expressed to the mine's manager went unheeded. That afternoon, a rock the height of the Empire State Building and the width of two of them fell into the mine, trapping 33 men inside. Seeing the devastating cave-in and its effects on the men and their surroundings, it seems like a miracle that none of the 33 died in the initial collapse. Although some would say that the real miracle would be if no one died in mining accidents, or at least if this collapse had occurred during off-duty hours, rather than the miners having to get trapped and suffer, while their families waited in agony for news about the fate of their loved ones.

    It was those families who became the impetus for a full-on rescue attempt. Although Chile's President (Bob Gunton) is reluctant to get his government involved with an accident at a privately-owned mine, his new Minister of Mining, Laurence Golborne (Rodrigo Santoro) convinces President Piñera to let him go to the site and see what he can do. The families, led by María Segovia (Juliette Binoche), the estranged sister of trapped miner Darío Segovia (Juan Pablo Raba), had gathered outside the locked gates of the mining complex. These siblings, wives, mothers, fathers and friends demanded action, and action they got. In spite of the prevailing opinion that the miners were probably dead or would die long before they could be rescued, Minister Golborne brings in heavy-duty drills and works with renowned mining expert André Sougarret (Gabriel Byrne) to try and reach the miners before it's too late. Meanwhile, the miners ration food and try to keep each other's spirits up, even as several of them fight and suffer from various medical conditions, as hope fades that they will ever see their families again.

    "The 33" is exceptional. Based on the book "Deep Down Dark" by Héctor Tobar, the film version takes few liberties with the facts and fashions a very compelling narrative. The screenplay succinctly, but effectively sets the stage and develops its characters – both above and below ground. We feel the desperation of both the miners and their families. As the miners' story unfolds, concurrently with that of their families and those attempting to rescue them, Patricia Riggens directs with great pacing (which is helped by nearly perfect editing). She also gets great performances from her cast and blends the talents and experience of well-known and little-known actors wonderfully. Although the movie did drag a little as it neared its dramatic conclusion, this is a film which tells its story with drama, sensitivity and even some humor and makes it relatable to anyone who ever came to the aid of someone in trouble. "A"
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Spain
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Twitter
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 33 Người Thợ Mỏ
    • Filming locations
      • Nemocón, Colombia
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Phoenix Pictures
      • Los 33
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,227,722
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,787,266
      • Nov 15, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,972,023
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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