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On November 26, 1956, Fidel Castro sails to Cuba with eighty rebels. One of those rebels is Ernesto "Che" Guevara, an Argentine doctor who shares a common goal with Fidel Castro - to overthrow the corrupt dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Che proves indispensable as a fighter, and quickly grasps the art of guerrilla warfare. As he throws himself into the struggle, Che is embraced by his comrades and the Cuban people.
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| Also Known As: |
Che
Che Guevara
The Argentine
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| Logline: |
The story of Che Guevara's rise in the Cuban Revolution, from doctor to commander to revolutionary hero. |
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| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Drama, Adaptation and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
Part One - 129 min./Part Two - 128 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 12th, 2008 (NY/LA); January 9th, 2009 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some violence. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films
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| Production Co.: |
Morena Films, Section Eight, Telecinco, Laura Bickford Productions, Wild Bunch
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| Financiers: |
Co-Financier: Wild Bunch, River Road Entertainment
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,731,665 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Puerto Rico
Spain
Mexico
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| Produced in: |
Spain |
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