45 Photos Telling The Full Story Of The Miraculous Andes Tragedy
That Very First Book Was Made Into A Movie
The first book published about this story was “Alive” in April 1974. It is based on the actual events when the Uruguayan Air Force plane crashed into the Andes mountains. The book was written with the approval of the survivors, who penned the prologue. It details their experiences and the rescue of the victims.
The story was adapted into the movie “Alive” in 1993, starring actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Hamilton. The film gained recognition for portraying the harrowing survival and rescue efforts. “Alive” was directed by Frank Marshall and received critical acclaim for its realistic depiction of the survivors’ ordeal and their will to stay alive under extreme circumstances.
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