The Official Story(1985)
“A truth too frightening to ignore”
Overview
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Director
Luis Puenzo
Studio
Progress Communications
Cast
Norma Aleandro
as Alicia Marnet
Héctor Alterio
as Roberto Ibáñez
Hugo Arana
as Enrique Ibáñez
Guillermo Battaglia
as José
Chela Ruiz
as Sara
Patricio Contreras
as Benítez
Aníbal Morixe
as Miller
María Luisa Robledo
as Ñata
Jorge Petraglia
as Macci
Analía Castro
as Gaby
Chunchuna Villafañe
as Ana
Daniel Lago
as Dante
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Progress Communications • Historias Cinematográficas • Cinemanía
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Where can I watch The Official Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Official Story (1985).
What is The Official Story about?▼
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Who directed The Official Story?▼
The Official Story was directed by Luis Puenzo and released in 1985. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Official Story?▼
The Official Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Official Story?▼
The cast of The Official Story includes Norma Aleandro as Alicia Marnet, Héctor Alterio as Roberto Ibáñez, Hugo Arana as Enrique Ibáñez, Guillermo Battaglia as José, Chela Ruiz as Sara and more.
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