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Director: Patricia Riggen
Actors: Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche
PlotA group of 33 miners becomes trapped 2,300 feet underground in a collapsed gold and copper mine in Chile. As they struggle to survive in oppressive darkness with limited food and water, the miners’ families, along with an international team of rescuers, rally to save them. Above ground, tensions run high as days turn into weeks and hopes waver. A relentless rescue operation gains momentum, despite technical setbacks and governmental pressures.
At the same time, the miners bond over their dwindling supplies and shared fears. Their leader instills hope and unity among them, turning grim circumstances into a testament to human resilience. As the world watches in suspense, the rescue team drills a narrow shaft to reach the miners. The story shifts between the suffocating confines of the mine and the fervent efforts aboveground, building toward a dramatic conclusion driven by innovation and the indomitable human spirit.
Writers: Mikko Alanne, Craig Borten, Michael Thomas
Release Date: 13 Nov 2015
Runtime: 127 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: Chile, Colombia, Spain, United States
Language: English, Spanish
"The 33, despite its melodramatic moments, delivers a heartfelt and engaging portrayal of the San Jose mine collapse with commendable direction and emotional depth. Recommended."
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