Victor Huggo Martin, Gael García Bernal, Patricia Velasquez

This riveting biopic takes on the tumultuous life of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Castro's story, from his years as a dangerous, exiled revolutionary throu...( read more  read more... )gh his rise to world leader, is told through the perspective of the 3 most important women in his life--his wife, a female cohort, and his mistress. Drama, history, and politics intermingle in a true story that has never been fully told before.

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60% liked it

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Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: David Attwood

Release Date: October 18, 2002

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DVD Release Date: July 22, 2003

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  • January 2, 2009
    Una buena peli mas allá de si creemos o no en esa "revolución" la fotografía es maravillosa absurdamende cálida de una manera genial
  • November 21, 2008
    The Perfect movie about Fidel Castro, shows how he and Che Guevara Took control over cuba. the actors did a great work. they almost look like the real persons.
  • March 21, 2008
    I did not really like this movie.
  • February 19, 2008
    dying to see this...
  • November 27, 2007
    Just a photographic album
  • May 28, 2007
    He fought for freedom. He settled for power
  • March 6, 2007
    Interesting even my 2nd ex wife loved it.
  • December 3, 2006
    I would like to see this, i think...
  • August 18, 2006
    Nice movie potraying Mr.Castro..
  • May 21, 2006
    Sin duda es un de los personajes más controversiales de la historia, vale la pena ver este tipo de películas para alimentar las neuronas.

Critic Reviews


January 31, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Has the kitsch appeal of a farm implement on a restaurant wall, or an Andy Warhol Mao poster: Interesting, but not for its original purpose. full review

October 17, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

This is an exercise not in biography but in hero worship. full review

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