The Siege

2007 1h 18m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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In a desperate attempt to save his wife's life, Nestor Cerpa -- leader of the Peruvian Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement -- and his squad of commandos seized the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima, holding dozens of foreign diplomats and businessmen hostage for 126 days.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Elise West

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5424992 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elise West directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

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1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt5424992 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.