Bitter Sugar
Azúcar amarga
“Cuba today... somewhere between lov and dispair.”
Synopsis
A patriot (René Lavan) with a rebellious brother falls in love with a dissident's daughter (Mayte Vilán) in Castro's Cuba.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Ichaso
- Screenplay & Story
- Pelayo García, Leon Ichaso
- Original Title
- Azúcar amarga
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup, Azucar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Ichaso
Pelayo García, Leon Ichaso
Claudio Chea
David Tedeschi, Yvette Piñeyro
Department Leadership Roster
Pelayo García
Writer
Leon Ichaso
Director
Leon Ichaso
Writer
Jaime Gonzales
Costume Design
Claudio Chea
Director of Photography
Liliana Soto
Production Design
David Tedeschi
Editor
Yvette Piñeyro
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Sugar
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What is Bitter Sugar about?
A patriot (René Lavan) with a rebellious brother falls in love with a dissident's daughter (Mayte Vilán) in Castro's Cuba.
Who directed Bitter Sugar?
Bitter Sugar was directed by Leon Ichaso.
Who stars in Bitter Sugar?
The principal cast of Bitter Sugar includes René Lavan, Mayte Vilán, Miguel Gutiérrez, Larry Villanueva, Luís Celeiro.
When was Bitter Sugar released and how long is it?
Bitter Sugar was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.