Memories of Underdevelopment(1968)
Memorias del subdesarrollo
Memories of Underdevelopment Synopsis
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 girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) is a drama film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, released on August 19, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez and Omar Valdés. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Writers:
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Edmundo Desnoes
- Producers:
- Miguel Mendoza
- Cinematographer:
- Ramón F. Suárez
- Production:
- ICAIC, Cuban State Film
- Revenue:
- $33,103
- Status:
- Released
Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) Trailer
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Memories of Underdevelopment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sergio Corrieri
as Sergio Carmona Mendoyo
Daisy Granados
as Elena
Eslinda Núñez
as Noemi
Omar Valdés
as Pablo
René de la Cruz
as Elena's brother
Yolanda Farr
Ofelia González
- Jose Gil Abad
Jose Gil Abad
- Daniel Jordan
Daniel Jordan
- Luis López
Luis López
- Rafael Sosa
Rafael Sosa
- Eduardo Casado Revuelta
Eduardo Casado Revuelta
Key crew
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, written by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Edmundo Desnoes, produced by Miguel Mendoza.
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Memories of Underdevelopment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 95 ratings.
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Memories of Underdevelopment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Memories of Underdevelopment online?
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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Memories of Underdevelopment?
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The main cast of Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) includes Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés and René de la Cruz. 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 Memories of Underdevelopment released?
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Memories of Underdevelopment was released on August 19, 1968 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Memories of Underdevelopment worth watching?
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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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