The Necessary War
La guerra necesaria
Synopsis
Alvarez' longest documentary examination of the Cuban Revolution, this contains exceptional interviews with Fidel, Raúl, Almeida, Vilma, Haydee, Celia and Faustino Perez, among other key players in the Revolution.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santiago Álvarez
- Original Title
- La guerra necesaria
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santiago Álvarez
Raúl Pérez Ureta, Iván Nápoles
Department Leadership Roster
Santiago Álvarez
Director
Raúl Pérez Ureta
Director of Photography
Iván Nápoles
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Necessary War
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What is The Necessary War about?
Alvarez' longest documentary examination of the Cuban Revolution, this contains exceptional interviews with Fidel, Raúl, Almeida, Vilma, Haydee, Celia and Faustino Perez, among other key players in the Revolution.
Who directed The Necessary War?
The Necessary War was directed by Santiago Álvarez.
Who stars in The Necessary War?
The principal cast of The Necessary War includes Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro, Juan Almeida, Celia Sanchez.
When was The Necessary War released and how long is it?
The Necessary War was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.