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Night of the Pencils

Night of the Pencils

They were young students. They were raped, tortured, and shot.

The Night of the Pencils was a series of kidnappings and forced disappearances, followed by the torture, rape, and murder of a number of young students during the last Argentine dictatorship (known as the National Reorganization Process). The kidnappings took place over the course of several days beginning on September 16, 1976.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: La Noche de los Lápices
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1986-09-04
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (70 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Aries Cinematográfica Argentina
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1283
  • Languages: Spanish

Cast & Crew

Alejo Garcia Pintos

Alejo Garcia Pintos

as Pablo

Vita Escardó

Vita Escardó

as Claudia

Pablo Novak

Pablo Novak

as Horacio

Leonardo Sbaraglia

Leonardo Sbaraglia

as Daniel

José María Monje

José María Monje

as Panchito

Pablo Machado

Pablo Machado

as Claudio

Adriana Salonia

Adriana Salonia

as María Clara

David Gerber

David Gerber

as Rusito

Marcelo Serre

Marcelo Serre

as Corchito

Walter Peña

Walter Peña

as Carozo Schunk

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

LA NOCHE DE LOS LAPICES Trailer

External Links

Keywords

assassinationkidnappingdictatorshipbased on true storytorturecine argentino

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night of the Pencils?

Night of the Pencils is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1986-09-04.

Who are the main actors in Night of the Pencils?

The main cast includes Alejo Garcia Pintos, Vita Escardó, Pablo Novak, Leonardo Sbaraglia, José María Monje, .

Where can I watch Night of the Pencils online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Night of the Pencils is available.

Is Night of the Pencils based on a true story?

They were young students. They were raped, tortured, and shot.

What is the IMDb rating of Night of the Pencils?

Night of the Pencils has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 70 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Night of the Pencils?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Night of the Pencils?

The soundtrack was composed by Aries Cinematográfica Argentina. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Night of the Pencils filmed?

Night of the Pencils was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Night of the Pencils?

The total runtime of Night of the Pencils is 105 minutes.

Is Night of the Pencils suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Night of the Pencils?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Night of the Pencils.

Does Night of the Pencils have a post-credit scene?

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