Bloody Nitrate (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, Bloody Nitrate 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. Bloody Nitrate 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, Bloody Nitrate 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 Bloody Nitrate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Nitrate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Nitrate (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bloody Nitrate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bloody Nitrate worth watching?
- Bloody Nitrate 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 Bloody Nitrate?
- Bloody Nitrate stars Héctor Duvauchelle, Patricia Guzmán, Jaime Vadell, Jorge Guerra and Jorge Yáñez.
- When was Bloody Nitrate released?
- Bloody Nitrate was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.