Cuba '58
1962•1h 18m•
★9.0(1 ratings)
Drama
Overview
Three stories reconstructing the start of the triumphant Cuban revolution which deposed Batista.
Director
Jorge FragaWatchlist
Three stories reconstructing the start of the triumphant Cuban revolution which deposed Batista.
(segment "Año Nuevo")
The runtime is 78 minutes (1h 18m).
The film was directed by Jorge Fraga.
The screenplay was written by José Miguel García Ascot and Jorge Fraga.
Cinematography was handled by José Tabio.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0382624.
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Cuba '58
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