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The Liberator

The Liberator

His army never conquered. It liberated.

20136.91h 59m

Overview

Bolívar was instrumental in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history. Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, portrayed by Ramírez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America.

Directed by Alberto Arvelo
Written by Timothy J. Sexton
Produced by Winfried Hammacher, Ana Loehnert, Alberto Arvelo
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0M0

Top Cast

Edgar Ramírez

Edgar Ramírez

Simón Bolívar

María Valverde

María Valverde

María Teresa Bolívar

Iwan Rheon

Iwan Rheon

Daniel O'Leary

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Torkington

Imanol Arias

Imanol Arias

Juan Domingo de Monteverde

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

James Rooke

Juana Acosta

Juana Acosta

Manuela Saenz

Leandro Arvelo

Leandro Arvelo

Fernando

Erich Wildpret

Erich Wildpret

Antonio José de Sucre

Dacio Caballero

Dacio Caballero

Soldado irlandes

Themes & Keywords

independencebiography

About The Liberator

The Liberator is a drama, history film released in 2013 exploring themes of independence, biography. Directed by Alberto Arvelo, it stars Edgar Ramírez, María Valverde, Iwan Rheon. Bolívar was instrumental in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history. Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, portrayed by Ramírez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America.

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