Cumbite
Synopsis
A Haitian son returns from fifteen years in Cuba to find his home village afflicted with the double plague of drought and strife. A Cuban production from the director of Memories of Underdevelopment. In Spanish.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Screenplay & Story
- Onelio Jorge Cardoso, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Jacques Roumain
- Original Score
- Tata Güines, Papito Hernández, Enrique Simón, Oscar Valdés
- Original Title
- Cumbite
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Onelio Jorge Cardoso, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Jacques Roumain
Tata Güines, Papito Hernández, Enrique Simón, Oscar Valdés
Ramón F. Suárez
Mario González, Amparo Laucirica
Margarita Alexandre
Department Leadership Roster
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Writer
Ramón F. Suárez
Director of Photography
Margarita Alexandre
Producer
Mario González
Editor
Amparo Laucirica
Editor
Salvador Fernández
Production Design
Elba Pérez
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cumbite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cumbite about?
A Haitian son returns from fifteen years in Cuba to find his home village afflicted with the double plague of drought and strife. A Cuban production from the director of Memories of Underdevelopment. In Spanish.
Who directed Cumbite?
Cumbite was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
Who stars in Cumbite?
The principal cast of Cumbite includes Ti Bombon, Catti, Elvira Cervera, Martha Evans, Polinise Jean.
When was Cumbite released and how long is it?
Cumbite was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Cumbite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cumbite was composed by Tata Güines, Papito Hernández, Enrique Simón, Oscar Valdés.