Fidel
“Some would betray him. Others would never forgive him. No one will ever forget him.”
Synopsis
Centered on the six years before the fall of Batista's dictatorship and the subsequent 40 years of the Cuban Revolution.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Showtime Original Mini-Series 'Fidel' trailer (2002)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-17
Top Cast
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Víctor Huggo Martin
Fidel Castro
Gael García Bernal
Che Guevara
Patricia Velásquez
Mirta
Cecilia Suárez
Celia Sanchez
Maurice Compte
Raul Castro
Diego Luna
Renato Guitart
Honorato Magaloni
Aged Fidel Castro
Tony Plana
Gen. Fulgencio Battista
Ernesto Godoy
Huber Matos
Guillermo Díaz
Universo Sanchez
Mel Rodriguez
Calixto Morales
Bobby Plasencia
Faustino Perez
Enrique Arce
Rafael
Margarita Rosa de Francisco
Naty Revuelta
José María Yázpik
Camilo Cienfuegos
Manuel Sevilla
Abel Santamaria
Alejandra Gollas
Haydeé Santamaría
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Attwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Tolkin
- Original Title
- Fidel
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 25m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Attwood
Stephen Tolkin, Georgie Anne Geyer
Department Leadership Roster
Georgie Anne Geyer
Writer
Stephen Tolkin
Screenplay
David Attwood
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fidel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fidel about?
Centered on the six years before the fall of Batista's dictatorship and the subsequent 40 years of the Cuban Revolution.
Who directed Fidel?
Fidel was directed by David Attwood.
Who stars in Fidel?
The principal cast of Fidel includes Víctor Huggo Martin, Gael García Bernal, Patricia Velásquez, Cecilia Suárez, Maurice Compte.
When was Fidel released and how long is it?
Fidel was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 3h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fidel?
Fidel holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).