Der Salpeterkrieg (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, Der Salpeterkrieg is a drama film directed by Helvio Soto, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Chilean soldiers try to survive in the desert after they are attacked by Peruvian troops. The 17 survivors are held together by the Captain. The Lieutenant is a civilian attorney who clashes with the Captain as he pursues the valuable rights to nitrate deposits in the area. When the fighting was over, 25,000 soldiers from Chile, Peru and Bolivia had perished while trying to secure the coveted mineral rights for foreign companies.
Who’s in it. Der Salpeterkrieg stars Héctor Duvauchelle, Patricia Guzmán as La cholita, Jaime Vadell and Jorge Guerra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Der Salpeterkrieg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Salpeterkrieg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Salpeterkrieg tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Der Salpeterkrieg (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Salpeterkrieg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Salpeterkrieg worth watching?
- Der Salpeterkrieg holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Salpeterkrieg?
- Der Salpeterkrieg stars Héctor Duvauchelle, Patricia Guzmán, Jaime Vadell, Jorge Guerra and Jorge Yáñez.
- When was Der Salpeterkrieg released?
- Der Salpeterkrieg was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.