A Cuban Fight Against Demons
Seen it?1972 | 120 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
In 1672 Cuban revolutionaries launch an uprising against the Spanish who are occupying the country. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2017.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Olivia Belizaires
- Armando Bianchi
- Maguel Carazu
- Edgardo Carulla
- Armando Suárez del Villar
- José Antonio Rodríguez
- Raúl Pomares
- Silvano Rey
- Reynaldo Miravalles
- Verónica Lynn