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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)

Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

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 virgin girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?

Length 99 minutes

Actors

Sergio Corrieri | Daisy Granados | Eslinda Núñez | Omar Valdés | René de la Cruz | Yolanda Farr | Ofelia González | Jose Gil Abad | Daniel Jordan | Luis López | Rafael Sosa | Eduardo Casado Revuelta | René Depestre | Edmundo Desnoes | Pello el Afrokán