Bitter Sugar(1996)
Azúcar amarga
Cuba today... somewhere between lov and dispair.
Bitter Sugar Synopsis
A patriot (René Lavan) with a rebellious brother falls in love with a dissident's daughter (Mayte Vilán) in Castro's Cuba.
Bitter Sugar (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Leon Ichaso, released on February 10, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars René Lavan, Mayte Vilán, Miguel Gutiérrez and Larry Villanueva. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Leon Ichaso
- Writers:
- Pelayo García, Leon Ichaso
- Cinematographer:
- Claudio Chea
- Production:
- Overseas FilmGroup, Azucar Films
- Status:
- Released
Bitter Sugar (1996) Trailer
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Bitter Sugar Cast & Crew
Main cast
René Lavan
as Gustavo
- Mayte Vilán
Mayte Vilán
as Yolanda
- Miguel Gutiérrez
Miguel Gutiérrez
as Dr. Tomás Valdez
- Larry Villanueva
Larry Villanueva
as Bobby
- Luís Celeiro
Luís Celeiro
as Prof. Garcia
- Teresa Maria Rojas
Teresa Maria Rojas
as Belkis
Orestes Matacena
as Claudio
- Jorge Pupo
Jorge Pupo
as Yiyo
Key crew
Directed by Leon Ichaso, written by Pelayo García and Leon Ichaso.
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Bitter Sugar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Bitter Sugar – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bitter Sugar?
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The main cast of Bitter Sugar (1996) includes René Lavan, Mayte Vilán, Miguel Gutiérrez, Larry Villanueva and Luís Celeiro. The film was directed by Leon Ichaso. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bitter Sugar released?
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Bitter Sugar was released on February 10, 1996 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Bitter Sugar worth watching?
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Bitter Sugar (1996) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bitter Sugar?
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