Carlos

"Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, Carlos is a central figure in the history of international terrorism in the 1970s and 1980s, from pro-Palestinian activism to the Japanese Red Army. At once a figure of the extreme left and an opportunistic mercenary in the pay of powerful Middle Eastern secret services, he formed his own organization based on the other side of the Iron Curtain which was active during the final years of the Cold War. This film is the stor... More

Initial release date:

  • May 19, 2010

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 5 h 33 min

Also known as:

  • Carlos the Jackal,
  • Carlos - Der Schakal

Film

Directed by

Olivier Assayas

Olivier Assayas (born January 25, 1955) is a French film director and screenwriter. He made his debut in 1986, after directing some short films and writing for the influential film magazine Cahiers du cinéma. Assayas's father was French director/screenwriter Jacques Rémy (1910–1981). Assayas...

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Runtime:

Runtime Film cut Film release region Note
  • 5 h 33 min
  • 2 h 20 min
  • 5 h 30 min
  • 5 h 25 min
  • 2 h 45 min
  • movie version
  • 5 h 19 min
  • New York Film Festival
  • 5 h 34 min
  • Hong Kong International Film Festival
  • 3 h 5 min
  • movie version
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Awards

Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Movie Nominees

Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film Winners

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TV Program

Air date of first episode:

  • May 19, 2010

Original episode running time:

  • 6 h

Country of origin:

Currently in production:

  • Yes
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