Coup at Daybreak (1998)
The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As the coup starts and fighting takes place from a military base which is in the center of the city's most affluent areas, with both luxury high rises and palatial mansions. The area of La Carlota provides a wealth of very interesting, often flamboyant and typical characters of the Latin America upper middle and upper classes. They are among the most affected. Various vignettes in these different characters' homes are developed. These people's reactions, lifestyles, vices, and humanity come out in a very honest fashion under duress.
Director: Carlos Azpúrua
Genre: Drama, Action, History, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: September 16, 1998
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Luis Paniagua
Editing: Sergio Curiel
Production: Audiovisuales Nebli, Caralcine, Televisión de Actualidad
Country: Venezuela, Spain, Canada, Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
coup d'etat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coup at Daybreak about?
- The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As the coup starts and fighting takes place from a military base which is in the center of the city's most affluent areas, with both luxury high rises and palatial mansions. The area of La Carlota provides a wealth of very interesting, often flamboyant and typical characters of the Latin America upper middle and upper classes. They are among the most affected. Various vignettes in these different characters' homes are developed. These people's reactions, lifestyles, vices, and humanity come out in a very honest fashion under duress.
- Who directed Coup at Daybreak?
- Coup at Daybreak was directed by Carlos Azpúrua.
- Who stars in Coup at Daybreak?
- Coup at Daybreak stars Manuel Aranguiz, Mirtha Borges, Yanis Chimaras, Víctor Cuica, Gonzalo Cubero, Ruddy Rodriguez.
- How long is Coup at Daybreak?
- Coup at Daybreak has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Coup at Daybreak?
- Coup at Daybreak is a Drama, Action, History, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Coup at Daybreak produced?
- Coup at Daybreak was produced in Venezuela, Spain, Canada, Cuba.