The Elephant and The Bicycle
El elefante y la bicicleta
Synopsis
After two years in jail, El Isleño returns to the island of La Fe, ruled by the dictator Francisco Gavilán. He arrives with a cinematograph and exhibits "Robin Hood" to the people. The next day the bridge that communicates La Fe to the mainland has been destroyed, and the people plan to overthrow Gavilán.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Tabío
- Screenplay & Story
- Eliseo Alberto , Juan Carlos Tabío
- Original Score
- José María Vitier
- Original Title
- El elefante y la bicicleta
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Tabío
Eliseo Alberto , Juan Carlos Tabío
José María Vitier
Department Leadership Roster
Eliseo Alberto
Writer
Juan Carlos Tabío
Director
Juan Carlos Tabío
Writer
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What is The Elephant and The Bicycle about?
After two years in jail, El Isleño returns to the island of La Fe, ruled by the dictator Francisco Gavilán. He arrives with a cinematograph and exhibits "Robin Hood" to the people. The next day the bridge that communicates La Fe to the mainland has been destroyed, and the people plan to overthrow Gavilán.
Who directed The Elephant and The Bicycle?
The Elephant and The Bicycle was directed by Juan Carlos Tabío.
Who stars in The Elephant and The Bicycle?
The principal cast of The Elephant and The Bicycle includes Luis Alberto García, Lillian Vega, Raúl Pomares, Daisy Granados, Osvaldo Doimeadiós.
When was The Elephant and The Bicycle released and how long is it?
The Elephant and The Bicycle was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Elephant and The Bicycle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Elephant and The Bicycle was composed by José María Vitier.