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Memories of Underdevelopment
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Title: Memories of Underdevelopment

Release Date: 19 Aug 1968

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Drama

Director: ICAIC, Cuban State Film

Production Companies: ICAIC, Cuban State Film

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.4 (77 votes)

Cast

  • Sergio Carmona Mendoyo: Sergio Corrieri
  • Elena: Daisy Granados
  • Noemi: Eslinda Núñez
  • Pablo: Omar Valdés
  • Elena's brother: René de la Cruz
  • : Yolanda Farr
  • : Ofelia González
  • : Jose Gil Abad
  • : Daniel Jordan
  • : Luis López
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