The Promised Land

Jul 1, 1973

2h 6m

★ 4.1

Overview

During the socialist government of Marmaduke Grove in 1932, a group of villagers decide to take some land in the area of Palmilla. Almost like a mythical journey, problems arise when seated and in a position to bring the socialist ideal in the population. Everything becomes more complicated with rumors that the reactionary forces have overthrown the socialist government. A movie that because of the coup was not released in Chile and was only terminated by Littin in exile in Mexico.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Cinematográfica Tercer Mundo

ICAIC

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Cast

Nelson Villagra

Marcelo Gaete

Rafael Benavente

Pedro Alvarez

Aeroplane pilot

Sergio Hernández

Shenda Román

Carmen Bueno

Mireya Kulczewsky

Aníbal Reyna

Gabriel Pena

María Castiglione

Paz Irarrázabal

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