Salvador Allende (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Salvador Allende is a documentary film directed by Patricio Guzmán, running about 100 minutes. “A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat? A committed Marxist or a constitutionalist politician? An ethical and moral man or, as Richard Nixon called him, a "son of a bitch"? In SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile and Chile, Obstinate Memory) returns to his native country thirty years after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Popular Unity government to examine the life of its leader, Salvador Allende, both as a politician and a man.
Who’s in it. Salvador Allende stars Patricio Guzmán as Self - Narrator (voice), Salvador Allende as Self (archive footage), Fidel Castro as Self (archive footage) and José Balmes as Self - Painter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Salvador Allende has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salvador Allende page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salvador Allende (2004)?
- In US, Salvador Allende is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salvador Allende worth watching?
- Salvador Allende holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salvador Allende?
- Salvador Allende stars Patricio Guzmán, Salvador Allende, Fidel Castro and José Balmes.
- When was Salvador Allende released?
- Salvador Allende was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.