El brigadista
Originally released in 1978. El brigadista is a drama/war film. directed by Octavio Cortázar.
Starring Patricio Wood, Salvador Wood, and René de la Cruz
Synopsis
The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding with the Bay of Pigs invasion, in this docudrama, 15-year-old Mario (Salvador Wood) has come to a tiny village in the Zapata swamps and gradually wins the villagers over to his task. At the same time, he receives an education in the realities of rural life from the hard-working peasants.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Cuba
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- ICAIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El brigadista about?
The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding wit...
Who directed El brigadista?
El brigadista was directed by Octavio Cortázar.
How long is El brigadista?
El brigadista has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was El brigadista released?
El brigadista was released on January 2, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El brigadista?
The main cast of El brigadista includes Patricio Wood, Salvador Wood, René de la Cruz, Adela Legrá, Luis Rielo.