Under the Shrapnel (1983)
1h 42m
Running Time
November 17, 1983Release Date
Under the Shrapnel (1983)
1h 42m
Running Time
November 17, 1983Release Date
Plot.
A guerrilla commando tries to kidnap a politician. In the attempt, several policemen and a guerrillero die. By chance the head of the kidnappers meets an old colleague; to prevent him from betraying them, he kidnaps him.
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Cast & Crew.
Humberto Zurita
Pedro
María Rojo
María
José Carlos Ruiz
Martín
Manuel Ojeda
Pablo
Salvador Sánchez
Tomás
Alejandro Camacho
Andrés
Beatriz Marín
Marta
Gerardo Vigil
Juan
Media.
Details.
Release DateNovember 17, 1983
Original NameBajo la metralla
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 42m
Filming LocationsMexico
Genres
Wiki.
Bajo la metralla (English: Under the shrapnel) is a 1983 Mexican thriller film directed by Felipe Cazals. It tells the story of a guerilla group that hides in a safe house with a hostage after a failed attack on a government official. The film is loosely based on the play The Just Assassins by Albert Camus.The film received the 1984 Ariel Awards for Best Picture, Director, Best Actor for Humberto Zurita and Best Editing for Rafael Ceballos. It was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Beatriz Marín), Best Music and Best Set Design.