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This feature-length documentary from 1974 takes viewers inside Fidel Castro's Cuba. A movie-making threesome hope that Fidel himself will star in their film. The unusual crew consists of former Newfoundland premier Joseph Smallwood, radio and TV owner Geoff Stirling and NFB film director Michael Rubbo. What happens while the crew awaits its star shows a good deal of the new Cuba, and also of the three Canadians who chose to film the island. (NFB)
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How long is Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel has a runtime of 57m ( and 57 minutes).
Who directed Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel was directed by Michael Rubbo and released in 1975.
What genre is Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel is a Documentary film (1975).
Who stars in Waiting for Fidel?
The cast of Waiting for Fidel includes Geoff Stirling, Fidel Castro, Erich Honecker, Bernabe Ordez, Michael Rubbo.
What is the TMDB rating for Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 5 votes.
