Preludio 11
Synopsis
Daniela – a single mother, whose boyfriend left for the US – believes wholeheartedly in Cuba's revolutionary new order. Meanwhile, in Florida, a plot is afoot. Under the command of an American officer, four Cubans ex-patriots and a Guatemalan land on the Cuban coast to prepare a US invasion of the island. Daniela's superior, the corrupt Cuban officer Palomino, is secretly helping the invaders and the young woman becomes entangled in the intrigue.
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Quintana
Aurora Depestre
Daniela
Miguel Benavides
Peña
Fred Delmare
Esteban
Wilfried Ortmann
Rodriguez (voice)
Carlos López Moctezuma
Ravelo
Gerry Wolff
Figueras
Hannjo Hasse
Barro (voice)
Günther Simon
Palomino
Günter Ott
Roberto Blanco
Miguel
Reimar Johannes Baur
Miguel (voice)
Iberê Cavalcanti
Bauer
Fred Düren
Pater Leon (voice)
Horst Hiemer
Peña (voice)
Erhard Köster
Ravelo (voice)
Marga Legal
Danielas Mutter
Reynaldo Miravalles
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Schreyer
- Original Score
- Marta Valdis
- Original Title
- Preludio 11
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Wolfgang Schreyer, Gerhard Hartwig
Marta Valdis
Günter Haubold
Bärbel Weigel
Department Leadership Roster
Bärbel Weigel
Editor
Günter Haubold
Director of Photography
Günter Schmidt
Costume Design
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Wolfgang Schreyer
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Preludio 11
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Preludio 11 about?
Daniela – a single mother, whose boyfriend left for the US – believes wholeheartedly in Cuba's revolutionary new order. Meanwhile, in Florida, a plot is afoot. Under the command of an American officer, four Cubans ex-patriots and a Guatemalan land on the Cuban coast to prepare a US invasion of the island. Daniela's superior, the corrupt Cuban officer Palomino, is secretly helping the invaders and the young woman becomes entangled in the intrigue.
Who directed Preludio 11?
Preludio 11 was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in Preludio 11?
The principal cast of Preludio 11 includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aurora Depestre, Miguel Benavides, Fred Delmare, Wilfried Ortmann.
When was Preludio 11 released and how long is it?
Preludio 11 was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Preludio 11?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Preludio 11 was composed by Marta Valdis.
Is Preludio 11 based on a book or true story?
Preludio 11 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wolfgang Schreyer".