
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…
Drama, War • Movie • 1980 • 1h 41m
Starring: Augustin Pereira, Carlos Catania, Maria Lourdes Centano de Zeleya
Director: Peter Lilienthal
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The Uprising
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.
Drama, War • Movie • 1980