The Andes's Odyssey

The Andes's Odyssey

The Andes's Odyssey

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The Andes's Odyssey

"The true story of the tragedy of the century"

1976

1h 32m

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A documentary revolving around the 1972 crash of the plane carrying an Uruguayan rugby team; interviews with survivors and the families of victims.

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Roberto Canessa

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Armando Coria

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Luis de Leon

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Gustavo Zerbino Stajano

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Antonio José Vizintín Brandi

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Carlos Miguel Páez Rodríguez

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Carlos Miguel Páez Rodríguez

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Nando Parrado

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Nando Parrado

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