Pinochet's Last Stand

About Pinochet's Last Stand

"Pinochet's Last Stand" is a British television-drama movie released in 2007. Directed by Richard Curson Smith, the film revolves around the last years of the Chilean dictator, General Augusto Pinochet. During his stay in London for a back surgery in 1998, he is arrested for human rights crimes on a Spanish international warrant setting off a chain of events where he was put under house arrest for almost a year and a half while his case was debated in the courts.

Making / Production

Directed by Richard Curson Smith and written by David Belton, "Pinochet's Last Stand" was filmed in UK. Great efforts were made to ensure the historical accuracy of the events depicted, with significant research into Pinochet's life and political influence.

Actors

• Derek Jacobi as Augusto Pinochet: The renowned actor portrayed the contentious Chilean leader with nuance and emotional depth.
• Phyllida Law as Lucia Pinochet: Phyllida Law plays the role of Lucia, Pinochet's wife. She provides a strong support to Pinochet's character in the film.
• Michael Maloney as Michael Caplan: Maloney plays the role of Pinochet's lawyer, who represents the General in his legal battles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The drama was actually filmed in London and at Shepperton Studios, where a replica of Pinochet's Surrey residence was built.
• The film is based heavily on actual court transcripts and interviews to maintain the realism and accuracy.
• The film was originally broadcast on BBC Four.

Awards

Despite the compelling performance and an engrossing storyline, "Pinochet's Last Stand" did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• Augusto Pinochet: "I am Pinochet! I saved my country!"
• Lucia Pinochet: "Always remember Augusto, you are a soldier, you fought for your people."

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for the film was composed by Kevin Sargent, who adds a layer of tension and depth to the dramatic scenes in the movie.
• Regrettably, a formal soundtrack for "Pinochet's Last Stand" has not been released.