8A(1993)
8A Synopsis
The Kafkaesque world of Cuba under Castro's rule is brought to light in this reconstruction of the 1989 trial and execution of General Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez, the highest-ranking general and hero of the revolution, and commander of the Angolan and Ethiopian campaigns.
8A (1993) is a documentary film directed by Orlando Jiménez Leal, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez, Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro and Manolo Arce. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Orlando Jiménez Leal
- Writers:
- David Tedeschi, Jose Huguez, Orlando Jiménez Leal
- Status:
- Released
8A (1993) Trailer
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8A Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez
Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez
as Self
Fidel Castro
as Self
Raúl Castro
as Self
- Manolo Arce
Manolo Arce
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Orlando Jiménez Leal, written by David Tedeschi, Jose Huguez and Orlando Jiménez Leal.
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8A Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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8A – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in 8A?
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The main cast of 8A (1993) includes Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez, Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro and Manolo Arce. The film was directed by Orlando Jiménez Leal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8A released?
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8A was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is 8A worth watching?
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8A (1993) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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