The Andes's Odyssey

Nan
1h 32m
1976

The true story of the tragedy of the century

Overview

A documentary revolving around the 1972 crash of the plane carrying an Uruguayan rugby team; interviews with survivors and the families of victims.

Country : Chile
Languages : Español
Released Date: 1976-02-12

Top Billed Cast

Roberto Canessa

Self

Armando Coria

Narrator

Luis de Leon

Narrator

Gustavo Zerbino Stajano

Self

Antonio José Vizintín Brandi

Self

Carlos Miguel Páez Rodríguez

Self

Nando Parrado

Self

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