Chicago Boys_
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
Starring
Joaquín Lavín, Jaime Guzmán, Salvador Allende
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Chicago Boys was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the f...
Chicago Boys is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (7)
Joaquín Lavín
Self - Minister of Social Development. Chicago Boy '79
Jaime Guzmán
Self (archive footage)
Salvador Allende
Self (archive footage)
Patricio Aylwin
Self (archive footage)
Augusto Pinochet
Self (archive footage)
Michelle Bachelet
Self (archive footage)
Sebastián Piñera
Self (archive footage)
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What is Chicago Boys about?
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
How long is Chicago Boys?
Chicago Boys has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Chicago Boys?
The cast of Chicago Boys includes Joaquín Lavín, Jaime Guzmán, Salvador Allende, Patricio Aylwin, Augusto Pinochet.
What is the rating of Chicago Boys?
Chicago Boys has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary