Endgame: The Untold Story of the Hostage Crisis in Peru
Brief Synopsis
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When a Peruvian terrorist group stormed the Japanese ambassador's residence during an extravagant holiday party, an epic stand-off began that would end months later. On April 22, 1997, Peruvian commandos took the compound, freeing 71 hostages after 127 days of captivity. The program reveals exclusiv
Cast & Crew
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Lori Konopka
Publicist (Cnn/Atlanta)
Pat Mitchell
Executive Producer ("Cnn Perspective")
Hideki Miyamoto
Producer
Alison Rudnick
Publicist (Cnn/Atlanta)
Hideaki Torimoto
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
CNN Perspectives (08/15/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
CNN
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
When a Peruvian terrorist group stormed the Japanese ambassador's residence during an extravagant holiday party, an epic stand-off began that would end months later. On April 22, 1997, Peruvian commandos took the compound, freeing 71 hostages after 127 days of captivity. The program reveals exclusive images from the strategy meeting between Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori and the commando leaders, scenes from tunnels under the compound, details of letters between the terrorists and Fidel Castro and Fujimori's order to attack.
Film Details
Also Known As
CNN Perspectives (08/15/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
CNN
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
