Waiting for Fidel
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary from 1974 takes viewers inside Fidel Castro's Cuba. A movie-making threesome hope that Fidel himself will star in their film. The unusual crew consists of former Newfoundland premier Joseph Smallwood, radio and TV owner Geoff Stirling and NFB film director Michael Rubbo. What happens while the crew awaits its star shows a good deal of the new Cuba, and also of the three Canadians who chose to film the island. (NFB)
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DARING DOCS: WAITING FOR FIDEL
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: New York Times
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rubbo
- Original Title
- Waiting for Fidel
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rubbo
Michael Rubbo
Michael Rubbo, Tom Daly, Colin Low
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rubbo
Producer
Michael Rubbo
Editor
Michael Rubbo
Director
Tom Daly
Producer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Waiting for Fidel about?
This feature-length documentary from 1974 takes viewers inside Fidel Castro's Cuba. A movie-making threesome hope that Fidel himself will star in their film. The unusual crew consists of former Newfoundland premier Joseph Smallwood, radio and TV owner Geoff Stirling and NFB film director Michael Rubbo. What happens while the crew awaits its star shows a good deal of the new Cuba, and also of the three Canadians who chose to film the island. (NFB)
Who directed Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel was directed by Michael Rubbo.
Who stars in Waiting for Fidel?
The principal cast of Waiting for Fidel includes Geoff Stirling, Fidel Castro, Erich Honecker, Bernabe Ordez, Michael Rubbo.
When was Waiting for Fidel released and how long is it?
Waiting for Fidel was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).