Guaguasi
Synopsis
A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.
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Orestes Matacena
Guaguasi
Marilyn Pupo
Marina
Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato
Moya
Marco Santiago
Raul
Rolando Barral
Cmndt. Jorge Montiel
Clara Hernandez
Isabel
Jose Bahamonde
Flor
Oswaldo Calvo
Col. Acosta
Mercedes Enriquez
Elisa
Griselda Nogueras
Monica
Luis G. Oquendo
Perdomo
Velia Martinez
Rosa
Manolo Coego
Vidal
Raquel Bardisa
Gloria
Ruben Rabasa
Padre Sagredo
Andy Garcia
Ricardo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Ulla
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Ulla, Orestes Matacena, Clara Hernandez
- Original Title
- Guaguasi
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Bolero Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Ulla
Jorge Ulla, Orestes Matacena, Clara Hernandez
Gloria Piñeyro
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Ulla
Director
Jorge Ulla
Writer
Orestes Matacena
Writer
Clara Hernandez
Writer
Gloria Piñeyro
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guaguasi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Guaguasi about?
A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.
Who directed Guaguasi?
Guaguasi was directed by Jorge Ulla.
Who stars in Guaguasi?
The principal cast of Guaguasi includes Orestes Matacena, Marilyn Pupo, Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato, Marco Santiago, Rolando Barral.
When was Guaguasi released and how long is it?
Guaguasi was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.