The year is 1958, and in Holguín, Cuba, a boy's world is about to change forever.The year is 1958, and in Holguín, Cuba, a boy's world is about to change forever.The year is 1958, and in Holguín, Cuba, a boy's world is about to change forever.
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- TriviaJuan Gerard tried to film in Cuba, but was unable to obtain permission; hence the film was shot in the Dominican Republic.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cuban Blood (2003)
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Harvey Keital's best performance so far the new century. Very nicely photographed, a beautiful snap-shot of pre-Castro Cuba. The story revolves around the nephew of a local minor crime boss who develops a friendship with an American with Hollywood connections. It's really about the moment when a boy awakens to the fact that the small circle of people he knows actually live in a much larger, much more complex world that he doesn't yet understand.the script is strong and filled with humor, the direction is crisp. Over all, a really professional job that fits in well with the tradition of Latin American cinema. The one weakness is the decision to shoot in sync-sound English rather than Spanish - probably to improve sales in the US. Unfortunately, this just makes the film a little less convincing. But if you can see beyond this, you will find a heartfelt trip to another world. Recommended.
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- Sangre de Cuba
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- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
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- 1.66 : 1
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