Memories of Underdevelopment
1968•1h 39m•7.2•Released
Drama
In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife and family escape to neighboring Miami. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana. He finally meets Elena, a young girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Writer
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Revenue
$0M
Languages
Spanish, English
Studio
ICAIC
Cast
Sergio Corrieri
Sergio Carmona Mendoyo
Daisy Granados
Elena
Eslinda Núñez
Noemi
Omar Valdés
Pablo
René de la Cruz
Elena's brother
Yolanda Farr
Ofelia González
Jose Gil Abad
Daniel Jordan
Luis López
Rafael Sosa
Eduardo Casado Revuelta
René Depestre
Himself / Panelist
Edmundo Desnoes
Himself
Pello el Afrokán
Production
Company
ICAIC
Company
Cuban State Film
Producer
Miguel Mendoza
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