Letters from Marusia (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Letters from Marusia is a drama and history film directed by Miguel Littín, running about 110 minutes. “History has forgotten their names - The evidence has been erased... BUT THERE ARE THOSE WHO REMEMBER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chronicle of the repression that a foreign company exerts on the miners of a small nitrate town in Chile, whose workers decide to claim their most essential rights. A reflection of the historic union struggles in the northern Chile that ended with terrible repressive acts.
Who’s in it. Letters from Marusia stars Gian Maria Volonté as Gregorio, Diana Bracho as Luisa, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Rosa and Salvador Sánchez as Sebastián, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Letters from Marusia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters from Marusia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters from Marusia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from Marusia (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters from Marusia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters from Marusia worth watching?
- Letters from Marusia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from Marusia?
- Letters from Marusia stars Gian Maria Volonté, Diana Bracho, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Salvador Sánchez and Claudio Obregón.
- When was Letters from Marusia released?
- Letters from Marusia was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.