Lima: Breaking the Silence (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, Lima: Breaking the Silence is a drama and crime film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An intense drama based on the true story of Peruvian rebels who in 1997 kidnapped several hundred high-ranking diplomats and government officials in an attempt to force the release of 400 political prisoners.
Who’s in it. Lima: Breaking the Silence stars Joe Lara as Victor, Billy Drago as General Monticito Frantacino, Christopher Atkins as Jeff and Bentley Mitchum as Bruce Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Lima: Breaking the Silence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US 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 Lima: Breaking the Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lima: Breaking the Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lima: Breaking the Silence (1999)?
- In US, Lima: Breaking the Silence 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 Lima: Breaking the Silence worth watching?
- Lima: Breaking the Silence holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lima: Breaking the Silence?
- Lima: Breaking the Silence stars Joe Lara, Billy Drago, Christopher Atkins, Bentley Mitchum and Julie St. Claire.
- When was Lima: Breaking the Silence released?
- Lima: Breaking the Silence was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.