Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo 2025
What is Chavín de Huántar, el rescate del siglo?
On December 17, 1996, MRTA terrorists took hundreds of people hostage at the residence of the Japanese ambassador in Lima, Peru, including ministers and high-ranking military officials. For 126 days, the country remained in suspense as the Peruvian Army secretly planned Operation Chavín de Huantar, an intervention led by Commander Juan Valer.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 30, 2025
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Peru
- Studios
- Ningún Creativo, Colibrí Producciones
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,200,000
- Genres
- Drama, Action, History
- Updated
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On December 17, 1996, MRTA terrorists took hundreds of people hostage at the residence of the Japanese ambassador in Lima, Peru, including ministers and high-ranking military officials. For 126 days, the country remained in suspense as the Peruvian Army secretly planned Operation Chavín de Huantar, an intervention led by Commander Juan Valer. On April 22, 1997, after months of planning, Peruvian commandos carried out a rescue operation that kept Peru and the world on edge.
Should you watch it?
“A historical thriller detailing the intense 1997 military operation to rescue hostages in Lima, Peru.”
- based on a real historical event
- depicts a significant military operation
- features intense hostage situations
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas based on real-life rescue operations.
The film depicts a hostage crisis and military intervention.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It covers the 1996 hostage crisis at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima and the subsequent military rescue.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Diego de León.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 2025.
Who are some of the actors in the film?
The cast includes Rodrigo Sánchez Patiño, André Silva, Miguel Iza, and Connie Chaparro.
Is the film based on a true story?
Yes, it is inspired by the real Operation Chavín de Huántar.