El Super
Synopsis
February, 1978. Roberto and Aurelia are Cuban exiles living in New York City with their 17-year-old daughter. For ten years Roberto's been the super of an apartment building, firing up the boiler, repairing windows, and moving bags of garbage. He's homesick for Cuba, stuck in repetitive conversations about the Bay of Pigs, Castro, and life back home. After receiving some tragic news, Robert makes up his mind to quit the city and move to Miami.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Ichaso, Orlando Jiménez Leal
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Arce, Leon Ichaso
- Original Title
- El Super
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Max Mambru Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Ichaso, Orlando Jiménez Leal
Manuel Arce, Leon Ichaso
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Ichaso
Director
Orlando Jiménez Leal
Director
Manuel Arce
Writer
Leon Ichaso
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Super
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What is El Super about?
February, 1978. Roberto and Aurelia are Cuban exiles living in New York City with their 17-year-old daughter. For ten years Roberto's been the super of an apartment building, firing up the boiler, repairing windows, and moving bags of garbage. He's homesick for Cuba, stuck in repetitive conversations about the Bay of Pigs, Castro, and life back home. After receiving some tragic news, Robert makes up his mind to quit the city and move to Miami.
Who directed El Super?
El Super was directed by Leon Ichaso, Orlando Jiménez Leal.
Who stars in El Super?
The principal cast of El Super includes Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato, Zully Montero, Elizabeth Peña, Reynaldo Medina.
When was El Super released and how long is it?
El Super was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.