The Survivors(1979)
Los sobrevivientes
The Survivors Synopsis
A bourgeois Cuban family of aristocratic origin locks itself into its mansion when the Cuban Revolution comes to power, waiting for the new regime to be overthrown. As time passes, they regress to older and older systems of political order, from capitalism to feudalism to "primitive savagery."
The Survivors (1979) is a drama and comedy film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, released on January 6, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Enrique Santisteban, Juanita Caldevilla, Germán Pinelli and Ana Viñas. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Writers:
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Antonio Benítez Rojo
- Producers:
- Evelio Delgado
- Cinematographer:
- Mario García Joya
- Composer:
- Leo Brouwer
- Production:
- ICAIC
- Status:
- Released
The Survivors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Enrique Santisteban
as Sebastián Orozco
- Juanita Caldevilla
Juanita Caldevilla
as Doña Lola
- Germán Pinelli
Germán Pinelli
as Pascual Orozco
- Ana Viñas
Ana Viñas
as Fina Orozco
Reynaldo Miravalles
as Vicente Cuervo
- Vicente Revuelta
Vicente Revuelta
as Julio Orozco
- Leonor Borrero
Leonor Borrero
as Cuca
- Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera
Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera
as Manuel Orozco
- Yael Teruel
Yael Teruel
as Finita Orozco (niña)
- Ana Lillian Renteria
Ana Lillian Renteria
as Finita Orozco
- Francisco Puentes
Francisco Puentes
as Julito Orozco (niño)
- Patricio Wood
Patricio Wood
as Julito Orozco
Key crew
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, written by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Antonio Benítez Rojo, produced by Evelio Delgado.
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The Survivors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Survivors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Survivors online?
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The Survivors (1979) is available to stream on Filmicca. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Survivors?
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The main cast of The Survivors (1979) includes Enrique Santisteban, Juanita Caldevilla, Germán Pinelli, Ana Viñas and Reynaldo Miravalles. The film was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Survivors released?
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The Survivors was released on January 6, 1979 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is The Survivors worth watching?
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The Survivors (1979) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.