I Am Cuba (1964): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: I Am Cuba
Director: Mikheil Kalatozishvili
Genre: Drama
Released: 1964
Duration: 141 min
Cast: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García, Luz María Collazo

What I Am Cuba Is About

A study in contrasts set in and around Havana that explores Cuba's 1959 revolution: a young woman's fascination with the excess of an American-owned casino leads to her downfall in the eyes of her street vendor boyfriend; a tenant farmer revolts the only way he knows how, attacking the land he works; university students gain first-hand knowledge of political upheaval; and, in the hills outside the city, the members of a poor peasant family are patriotically swept up into the burgeoning revolt.

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What is I Am Cuba about?

A study in contrasts set in and around Havana that explores Cuba's 1959 revolution: a young woman's fascination with the excess of an American-owned casino leads to her downfall in the eyes of her street vendor boyfriend; a tenant farmer revolts the only way he knows how, attacking the land he works; university students gain first-hand knowledge of political upheaval; and, in the hills outside the city, the members of a poor peasant family are patriotically swept up into the burgeoning revolt.

Where can I watch I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba runs for 141 minutes (2h 21m).

When did I Am Cuba come out?

I Am Cuba was released in 1964.

Who directed I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba was directed by Mikheil Kalatozishvili.

Who stars in I Am Cuba?

I Am Cuba stars Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, José Gallardo, Raúl García.

What is I Am Cuba's rating?

I Am Cuba holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.