FILM INFO

SPOTLIGHT

Che

November 26, 1956; led by Fidel Castro (Demian Bichir), a band of 80 rebels sails to Cuba. Among these young rebels is Argentine physician, Marxist, soldier, Ernesto "Che" Guevara (Benicio Del Toro). Nation-less, strapped for resources and fueled only by determination, the group engages in swift, bloody battle to free the Cuban people from the corrupt dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Che and his soldiers wrestle the nation's resources and affection from Batista's grasp. Though considered a hero by some, Che becomes a hugely controversial figure. At the height of his fame and power, he disappears. Entering South America incognito, Che recruits another band of guerilla fighters in the harsh Bolivian jungles. They embark upon a mission to spark revolution throughout Latin America.

  • Cast


    BENICIO DEL TORO
    Che
     
    DEMIAN BICHIR
    Fidel Castro
     
    ELVIRA MINGUEZ
    CELIA SANCHEZ
     
    SANTIAGO CABRERA
    CAMILLO CIENFUEGOS
     
    JORGE PERUGORRIA
    JOAQUIN
     
    CATALINA SANDINO MORENO
    ALEIDA GUEVARA
     
    RODRIGO SANTORO
    RAUL CASTRO
     
    FRANKA POTENTE
    TANIA
     
    LOU DIAMOND PHILIPPS
    MARIO MONJE
     
    JULIA ORMOND
    Lisa Howard
     
    YUL VAZQUEZ
    Alejandro Ramirez
     

    Crew


    Directed by
    Steven Soderbergh
     
    Writers
    PETER BUCHMAN
     
    Produced by
    BENICIO DEL TORO
     
    Executive Produced by
    ALVARO AUGUSTIN
     

UPCOMING CALENDAR

  • January 9
    CHE OPENS IN TWO PARTS, WIDE RELEASE
    CHE OPENS IN TWO PARTS, WIDE RELEASE

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  • December 12
    CHE ROADSHOW OPENS IN NY & LA
    SPECIAL ROADSHOW EDITION - ONE WEEK ONLY IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES - COMMERCIAL FREE DECEMBER 12 - 18 ONLY SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION PROGRAM AT EVERY SCREENING. Clearview's Ziegfeld 141 West 54th St., New York, NY 10019 (888) CLVW-TIX - www.clearviewcinemas.com The Landmark 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 281-8233 - www.landmarktheatres.com

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  • January 21
    CHE OPENS ON IFC FILMS VIDEO ON DEMAND
    CHE OPENS ON IFC FILMS VIDEO ON DEMAND

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  • December 24
    DECEMBER 24th, 2008 - CHE ROADSHOW BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
    The Che Roadshow will return to New York and Los Angeles for a return engagement at the IFC Center and Landmark's The Nuart respectively! LIMITED TIME ONLY - MUST END JANUARY 8TH

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CRITICS’ QUOTES

  • ‘TRULY EPIC...BOLD Manohla Dargis, NEW YORK TIMES

    ‘Benicio Del Toro gives a soulful and charismatic performance. A.O. Scott - New York Times

    ‘A GREAT MOVIE. 'CHE' IS A THING TO BE EXPERIENCED. J. Hoberman - Village Voice

    ‘NOTHING IF NOT THE MOVIE OF THE YEAR. Scott Foundas, LA Weekly

    ‘A WORK OF GRAND AMBITION. AN EXPERIENCE YOU WONT FORGET. Benicio Del Toro gives a magnificent performance. Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    ‘A SPECTACULAR ACHIEVEMENT. The best executed and most intriguing work of Steven Soderbergh's career. Benicio Del Toro provides a marvelous physical and emotional performance. Andrew O'Hehir - SALON

OFFICIAL POSTER

ACCLAIM

    • Best Actor - Benicio Del Toro
      Cannes Film Festival 2008
    • Festival de Cannes
      Official Selection
    • Toronto Film Festival
      Official Selection
    • New York Film Festival
      Official Selection
    • AFI Film Festival
      Official Selection