Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)

  • NR
  • 08/19/1968 (CU)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

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?

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Writer, Director

Edmundo Desnoes

Novel

Cast

Sergio Corrieri's headshot

Sergio Corrieri

Sergio Carmona Mendoyo
Daisy Granados's headshot

Daisy Granados

Elena
Eslinda Núñez's headshot

Eslinda Núñez

Noemi
Omar Valdés's headshot

Omar Valdés

Pablo
René de la Cruz's headshot

René de la Cruz

Elena's brother
Yolanda Farr's headshot

Yolanda Farr

Ofelia González's headshot

Ofelia González

Jose Gil Abad's headshot

Jose Gil Abad

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