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Memories of Underdevelopment
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Memories of Underdevelopment

1968-08-19 · 99 min · ★ 7.2

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?

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Directors
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Production companies
ICAIC, Cuban State Film
Countries
Cuba
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 33,103

Top Cast

Sergio CorrieriSergio CorrieriSergio Carmona Mendoyo
Daisy GranadosDaisy GranadosElena
Eslinda NúñezEslinda NúñezNoemi
Omar ValdésOmar ValdésPablo
René de la CruzRené de la CruzElena's brother
Yolanda FarrYolanda Farr
Ofelia GonzálezOfelia González
Jose Gil Abad
Daniel Jordan
Luis López
Rafael Sosa
Eduardo Casado Revuelta
René DepestreRené DepestreHimself / Panelist
Edmundo DesnoesHimself
Pello el Afrokán

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