Cuba (1979)
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44% of critics liked it
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30% of users liked it
(1,611 ratings)
In director Richard Lester's Cuba, Sean Connery plays British soldier-of-fortune Robert Dapes, sent to Havana during the last days of the Batista regime. He is supposed to train Batista's soldiers for their upcoming confrontations with Castro's followers. As Dapes becomes increasingly… More In director Richard Lester's Cuba, Sean Connery plays British soldier-of-fortune Robert Dapes, sent to Havana during the last days of the Batista regime. He is supposed to train Batista's soldiers for their upcoming confrontations with Castro's followers. As Dapes becomes increasingly sympathetic towards the rebel cause, he takes a few precious moments to renew his romance with Alexandra Pulido (Brooke Adams), who is now married to Juan Pulido (Chris Sarandon). The basic thrust of the film is that unchecked capitalism is perfectly capable of collapsing under its own weight -- and that lofty idealism can be easily forgotten once absolute power is within one's grasp. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Lester
- Written By
- Charles Wood
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance
R,
- In Theaters
- Dec 21, 1979 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A crushing bore. Even Connery can't save this one.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Incoherent look at life for the upper-crusts during the turbulent last days of the corrupt Batista regime.
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
So-so Connery vehicle
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Cuba showcases Richard Lester's knack for making movies with ragtag plots and colorful characters.
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Derek Smith, Apollo Guide
'A vivid and dazzling depiction of the Cuban landscape and culture but also a weak plot that barely supports the intricate, detailed visuals.'
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Cast
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Sean Connery
as Robert Dapes
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Brooke Adams
as Alexandra Pulido
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Jack Weston
as Gutman
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Hector Elizondo
as Ramirez
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Chris Sarandon
as Juan Pulido
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Denholm Elliott
as Skinner
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Martin Balsam
as Gen. Bello
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Alejandro Rey
as Faustino
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Lonette McKee
as Therese Mederos
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Danny De La Paz
as Julio Mederos
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Louisa Moritz
as Miss Wonderly
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Earl Cameron
as Col. Layva
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Maria Charlès
as Senora Pulido
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Walter Gotell
as Don Jose Palido
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Ram John Holder
as Sergeant
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Stefan Kalipha
as Ramon
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Michael Scott Lees
as Maxwell-Lafroy
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Wolfe Morris
as Fulgencio Batista
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Anna Nicholas
as Maria
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Roger Lloyd Pack
as Nunez
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Pauline Peart
as Dolores
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David Rappaport
as Jesus
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Anthony Pullen Shaw
as Spencer
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Dave King
as Press Agent
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James Turner
as Chauffeur
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Tony Mathews
as Carrillo
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Raul Newney
as Painter
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John Morton
as Gary
