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Cast
Demián Bichir
as "Comandante Uno"
Fabiana Medina
as "Chiqui"
Roberto Colmenares
as Ambassador of Venezuela
Humberto Dorado
as Ambassador of the U.S.A.
Bruno Bichir
as Ambassador of Mexico
Carlos Mariño
as "Tupa"
Cláudio Fernandes
as Ambassador of Uruguay
Andrés Midón
as Ambassador of Israel
Manuel Busquets
as Papal Nuncio
Vicky Hernández
as Ambassador of Costa Rica
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2000
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes6
DirectorCiro Durán
WritersCiro Durán
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa toma de la embajada
About La toma de la embajada
Bogotá, 1980. During the government of President Turbay. An urban cell of the M-19 invades the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, taking 14 ambassadors as hostages. They demand that they be exchanged for political prisoners. The film focuses on the events that took place during those two months of captivity.
Directed by Ciro Durán, La toma de la embajada leans on a strong ensemble — Demián Bichir, Fabiana Medina, Roberto Colmenares — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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