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Memories of Underdevelopment

Memories of Underdevelopment

★ 7.2/10•1968•1h 39m•12•Drama

In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife and family escape to neighboring Miami. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana. He finally meets Elena, a young girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea · Writer

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageES
Release DateAug 19, 1968
Revenue$33,103

Actors

Sergio Corrieri

Sergio Corrieri

Sergio Carmona Mendoyo

Daisy Granados

Daisy Granados

Elena

Eslinda Núñez

Eslinda Núñez

Noemi

Omar Valdés

Omar Valdés

Pablo

René de la Cruz

René de la Cruz

Elena's brother

Yolanda Farr

Yolanda Farr

Ofelia González

Ofelia González

Jose Gil Abad

Daniel Jordan

Luis López

Rafael Sosa

Eduardo Casado Revuelta

René Depestre

René Depestre

Himself / Panelist

Edmundo Desnoes

Himself

Pello el Afrokán

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