American Comandante
“American Comandante”
Synopsis
When he was executed outside a Havana prison on March 11, 1961, the strange story of William Morgan seemed to vanish from the popular imagination as quickly as it had appeared. William Alexander Morgan was one of only a couple dozen US citizens who joined Cuban rebel forces, fighting for Fidel Castro in 1957. With government documents recently declassified, new information has come to light and Morgan’s story has come back into the public eye. American Comandante has the makings of a Cold War thriller— with adventure, spies and historical figures such as J. Edgar Hoover and Chè Guevera. Eyewitness accounts from Morgan’s widow and several Cubans who fought alongside him, as well as commentary from journalists and biographers, tell the story of a man who transformed from a failure to a hero and celebrity. American Comandante is a quintessential American story of a man who reinvented himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adriana Bosch
- Screenplay & Story
- Adriana Bosch
- Original Title
- American Comandante
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Bosch and Company, American Experience Films, WGBH Educational Foundation (US), Latino Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adriana Bosch
Adriana Bosch
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Adriana Bosch
Director
Adriana Bosch
Writer
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What is American Comandante about?
When he was executed outside a Havana prison on March 11, 1961, the strange story of William Morgan seemed to vanish from the popular imagination as quickly as it had appeared. William Alexander Morgan was one of only a couple dozen US citizens who joined Cuban rebel forces, fighting for Fidel Castro in 1957. With government documents recently declassified, new information has come to light and Morgan’s story has come back into the public eye. American Comandante has the makings of a Cold War thriller— with adventure, spies and historical figures such as J. Edgar Hoover and Chè Guevera. Eyewitness accounts from Morgan’s widow and several Cubans who fought alongside him, as well as commentary from journalists and biographers, tell the story of a man who transformed from a failure to a hero and celebrity. American Comandante is a quintessential American story of a man who reinvented himself.
Who directed American Comandante?
American Comandante was directed by Adriana Bosch.
Who stars in American Comandante?
The principal cast of American Comandante includes Oliver Platt, William Alexander Morgan, Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, David Grann.
When was American Comandante released and how long is it?
American Comandante was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 52m.