The Official Story(1985)
La historia oficial
A truth too frightening to ignore
The Official Story Synopsis
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
The Official Story (1985) is a drama and history film directed by Luis Puenzo, released on April 3, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Hugo Arana and Guillermo Battaglia. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 211 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Puenzo
- Writers:
- Aída Bortnik, Luis Puenzo, María Elena Walsh
- Producers:
- Luis Puenzo, Nora Puenzo
- Cinematographer:
- Félix "Chango" Monti
- Composer:
- Atilio Stampone
- Production:
- Progress Communications, Historias Cinematográficas, Cinemanía
- Status:
- Released
The Official Story (1985) Trailer
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The Official Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norma Aleandro
as Alicia Marnet
Héctor Alterio
as Roberto Ibáñez
Hugo Arana
as Enrique Ibáñez
Guillermo Battaglia
as José
Chela Ruiz
as Sara
Patricio Contreras
as Benítez
- Aníbal Morixe
Aníbal Morixe
as Miller
María Luisa Robledo
as Ñata
Jorge Petraglia
as Macci
- Analía Castro
Analía Castro
as Gaby
Chunchuna Villafañe
as Ana
- Daniel Lago
Daniel Lago
as Dante
Key crew
Directed by Luis Puenzo, written by Aída Bortnik, Luis Puenzo and María Elena Walsh, produced by Luis Puenzo and Nora Puenzo.
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The Official Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 211 ratings.
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The Official Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Official Story online?
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The Official Story (1985) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Official Story?
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The main cast of The Official Story (1985) includes Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Hugo Arana, Guillermo Battaglia and Chela Ruiz. The film was directed by Luis Puenzo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Official Story released?
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The Official Story was released on April 3, 1985 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Official Story worth watching?
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The Official Story (1985) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 211 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Official Story?
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Yes. The official The Official Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.