The Uprising (1980)

The Uprising (1980) poster

In Nicaragua, 1977, corruption and abuse of power are everyday occurrences under the Somoza family’s dictatorship. Eruptions of violence lead to a civil war, which the Sandinista revolutionaries win – at least for the time being. Against this backdrop, the conflict between a young soldier of the Somoza regime and his family, who sympathize with the insurgents, is illustrated.

Director: Peter Lilienthal
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Claus Bantzer
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Siegrun Jäger
Production: ZDF, Independent Film, Provobis Film, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, Istmo Film S.A.
Country: Costa Rica, Germany
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Peter Lilienthal
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Uprising about?
In Nicaragua, 1977, corruption and abuse of power are everyday occurrences under the Somoza family’s dictatorship. Eruptions of violence lead to a civil war, which the Sandinista revolutionaries win – at least for the time being. Against this backdrop, the conflict between a young soldier of the Somoza regime and his family, who sympathize with the insurgents, is illustrated.
Who directed The Uprising?
The Uprising was directed by Peter Lilienthal.
Who stars in The Uprising?
The Uprising stars Augustin Pereira, Carlos Catania, Maria Lourdes Centano de Zeleya, Óscar Castillo, Guido Saenz, Vicky Montero.
How long is The Uprising?
The Uprising has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Uprising?
The Uprising is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Uprising produced?
The Uprising was produced in Costa Rica, Germany.