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Under Flag (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1997, Under Flag is a notable film directed by Juan José Jusid, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. Argentina: 1969: Major Molina has been sent to a military outpost in southern Patagonia to investigate the brutal murder of soldier Lito. The harsh weather conditions of Patagonia reflect the strict and cruel way in which the Colonel Hellman and his officers direct the garrison. Gradually comes to light that Lito was drugged by a fellow, Reppeto, and therefore was unable to participate in an unexpected military exercise at night. For his "disobedience", Lito was beaten to death. Molina seeks justice, aided by the deceased's family and the village priest. However, he is forced to abandon the case when the military forces take the power in Buenos Aires. Years later, with democracy finally restored in Argentina, the case will be reopened causing the abolition of military service and the military justice system.

Who’s in it. Under Flag stars Miguel Ángel Solá as Mayor Molina, Federico Luppi as Coronel Hellman, Omero Antonutti as Padre Bruno and Andrea Tenuta as Fanny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Under Flag has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Flag page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Under Flag (1997)?
In GB, Under Flag is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Under Flag worth watching?
Under Flag holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Under Flag?
Under Flag stars Miguel Ángel Solá, Federico Luppi, Omero Antonutti, Andrea Tenuta and Andrea Pietra.
When was Under Flag released?
Under Flag was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.