Devils Don't Dream!
Originally released in 1997. Devils Don't Dream! is a documentary film. directed by Andreas Hoessli.
Starring Jacobo Árbenz, Winston Churchill, and Richard Nixon
Synopsis
Before his journey into exile Jacobo Arbenz, the overthrown President of Guatemala, is presented to photographers stripped down to his underwear: an image seen around the world. Arbenz had led the successful 1944 revolt against the military dictatorship, a regime that had oppressed Guatemala since colonialism. Arbenz, the son of Swiss immigrants, was celebrated as a national hero. Elected President in 1950, Arbenz was not a member of any party - he didn't issue any manifestos. But he began to fulfill his promises - farmers got their own land. 'The first act of justice since colonial times,' said Arbenz. In the early 1950s, with the Cold War intensifying, then Vice President Richard Nixon said, 'Arbenz is not a Guatemalan President.' Nixon called him 'a foreigner, manipulated by foreign powers.' The young President of Guatemala was soon overthrown, declared a traitor, and chased out of the country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Icarus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devils Don't Dream! about?
Before his journey into exile Jacobo Arbenz, the overthrown President of Guatemala, is presented to photographers stripped down to his underwear: an image seen around the world. Arbenz had led the ...
Who directed Devils Don't Dream!?
Devils Don't Dream! was directed by Andreas Hoessli.
How long is Devils Don't Dream!?
Devils Don't Dream! has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Devils Don't Dream! released?
Devils Don't Dream! was released on March 7, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Devils Don't Dream!?
The main cast of Devils Don't Dream! includes Jacobo Árbenz, Winston Churchill, Richard Nixon, E. Howard Hunt.