Argentina, 1985

2022
R
2h 20m

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

33K

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Ricardo Darín and Peter Lanzani in Argentina, 1985 (2022)

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A team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship during the 1980s in a battle against odds and a race against time.A team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship during the 1980s in a battle against odds and a race against time.A team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship during the 1980s in a battle against odds and a race against time.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

33K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 49 wins & 45 nominations total

Trivia
After winning the Golden Globe for best non-English language film, fellow actor Peter Lanzani revealed that Ricardo Darin used his "lucky charm" for awards ceremonies and told the cast and crew to think, "Don't worry, we're not going to win, we have no chance, we're losers, be calm, we won't have to make a speech, we won't win."

Goofs
(at around 43 mins) The taxis of the time had a logo in the shape of a circle with an identification number on the front door. In this scene the taxis don't have any logo except the taxi sign on the roof.

Quotes
Julio César Strassera: The History was not made by guys like me.

Crazy credits
Photographs from the trial are shown in the credits.

Connections
Featured in Javo & Temoc: Top 10 Películas: Lo "mejor" del año (2022)

Soundtracks
Salir de la melancolía
Written by Charly García (as Carlos Alberto 'Charly' García)
Performed by Serú Girán

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Featured review

8/10

Authentic and gripping!

This was as near perfect as anyone could get - its a pity that we dont have such quality political-courtroom dramas in the English language. Inspired by true events - this keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire length with no let up. Acting and plot delivered completely.

I had no idea that such events occurred in Argentina and this was an eye-opener - probably was not given that media attention as was warranted. The primary protagonist - the government prosecutor -performed his part with admirable authenticity.

Besides being hugely entertaining, this story - as cliched at it is - gives us a reminder as to the danger of power going to the heads of leaders.