One Way or Another
De cierta manera
Synopsis
In Miraflores, Cuba, the growing romance between Mario, a factory worker, and Yolanda, a schoolteacher, throws into relief the differences in their perspectives and values in Revolutionary Cuba.
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Mario Balmaseda
Mario
Yolanda Cuéllar
Yolanda
Mario Limonta
Isaura Mendoza
Bobby Carcassés
Sarita Reyes
Othón Blanco
Narrator (voice)
Bárbara Hernández
Narrator (voice)
Guillermo Díaz
Self
Berta Hernandez
Self
Lazarito Gonzáles
Self
Cándido López Rosales
Self
Amparo Calderín
Self
Regla Padron
Self
Eloy Machado
Self
Luis Sachez
Self
Rubén Cederón
Self
Rafael Cozany
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ciclo de Cine Cubano
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Gómez
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomás González Pérez, Sara Gómez
- Original Score
- Sergio Vitier
- Original Title
- De cierta manera
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Gómez
Tomás González Pérez, Sara Gómez
Sergio Vitier
Luís García Mesa
Iván Arocha
Camilo Vives
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Gómez
Director
Iván Arocha
Editor
Luís García Mesa
Director of Photography
Camilo Vives
Producer
Tomás González Pérez
Writer
Sara Gómez
Writer
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What is One Way or Another about?
In Miraflores, Cuba, the growing romance between Mario, a factory worker, and Yolanda, a schoolteacher, throws into relief the differences in their perspectives and values in Revolutionary Cuba.
Who directed One Way or Another?
One Way or Another was directed by Sara Gómez.
Who stars in One Way or Another?
The principal cast of One Way or Another includes Mario Balmaseda, Yolanda Cuéllar, Mario Limonta, Isaura Mendoza, Bobby Carcassés.
When was One Way or Another released and how long is it?
One Way or Another was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for One Way or Another?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Way or Another was composed by Sergio Vitier.