Coup at Daybreak
Original title: Amaneció de Golpe
Overview
The film follows the events of the night of February 4, 1992 in Caracas, Venezuela. That night a group of military rebels staged a coup d'etat. Venezuelans found themselves as virtual prisoners. As the coup starts and fighting takes place from a military base which is in the center of the city's most affluent areas, with both luxury high rises and palatial mansions. The area of La Carlota provides a wealth of very interesting, often flamboyant and typical characters of the Latin America upper middle and upper classes. They are among the most affected. Various vignettes in these different characters' homes are developed. These people's reactions, lifestyles, vices, and humanity come out in a very honest fashion under duress.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Carlos Azpúrua
- Writer
- José Ignacio Cabrujas
- Producers
- Henrique Vera-Villanueva, Donald Myerston, Alfredo D’Ambrosio
- Production
- Audiovisuales Nebli, Caralcine, Televisión de Actualidad
Frequently asked questions
What is Coup at Daybreak rated?
Coup at Daybreak has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 12 votes.
Who directed Coup at Daybreak?
Coup at Daybreak was directed by Carlos Azpúrua.
When was Coup at Daybreak released?
Coup at Daybreak was released in 1998.
