Pinochet's Last Stand

In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet overtook Chile in a violent military coup. During his 17-year rule, he ruthlessly repressed all opposition to his regime, leading to the deaths of 3,000 civilians and the torture of another 30,000. HBO Films presents the fascinating true story of the former dictator's surprise 1998 arrest for crimes against humanity while undergoing back surgery during a vacation in London. Caught in international conflict, Pinochet's (Derek Jacobi) time in London forever changed his life - and the prospects for dictators across the globe.

The unprecedented arrest of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, at age 82, is the subject for this fascinating film. After wresting power in 1973, Pinochet ruled with an iron fist. Infamous for stamping out all opposition, his regime was known for its cruelty, with thousands suffering murder and torture. While vacationing in London in 1998, he met his downfall, arrested for crimes against humanity. Derek Jacobi (I, CLAUDIUS) gives a brilliant performance in this story about the final chapter in the life of one of history's most notorious figures.