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DRAMA . 2017 . 1h 16m . Spanish . 5.9/10

The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis_

Original: La larga noche de Francisco Sanctis

During the military dictatorship of Argentina in 1977, office clerk Francisco Sanctis, his wife and children lead a quiet life in Bueno Aires. But one day an old friend calls him after 20 years, asking him to sign something. When they meet, she explains that she actually wants him to warn two of her friends that are about to be kidnapped by the army, and Francisco must decide if he wants to risk everything for two strangers.

Starring Diego Velázquez, Valeria Lois, Laura Paredes
5.9/10
Rating
1h 16m
Runtime
2017
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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During the military dictatorship of Argentina in 1977, office clerk Francisco Sanctis, his wife and children lead a quiet life in Bueno Aires. But one day an old friend calls him after 20 years, asking him to sign something. When they meet, she explains that she actually wants him to warn two of her friends that are about to be kidnapped by the army, and Francisco must decide if he wants to risk everything for two strangers.

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Cast
Diego Velázquez stars as Francisco Sanctis in The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis.
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Year context
The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
During the military dictatorship of Argentina in 1977, office clerk Francisco Sanctis, his wife and children lead a quiet life in Bueno Aires. But one day an...
The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 16m.

BOX OFFICE

$211K
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
76 min (1h 16m)
Original Title
La larga noche de Francisco Sanctis
Language
Spanish
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (13 votes)
Budget
$211,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis about?
During the military dictatorship of Argentina in 1977, office clerk Francisco Sanctis, his wife and children lead a quiet life in Bueno Aires. But one day an old friend calls him after 20 years, asking him to sign something. When they meet, she explains that she actually wants him to warn two of her friends that are about to be kidnapped by the army, and Francisco must decide if he wants to risk everything for two strangers.
How long is The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis?
The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis?
The cast of The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis includes Diego Velázquez, Valeria Lois, Laura Paredes, Marcelo Subiotto, Rafael Federman.
What is the rating of The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis?
The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Thriller
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