Waiting for Fidel
Originally released in 1975. Waiting for Fidel is a documentary film. directed by Michael Rubbo. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Geoff Stirling, Fidel Castro, and Erich Honecker
Synopsis
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)
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiting for Fidel about?
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 New...
Who directed Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel was directed by Michael Rubbo.
How long is Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Waiting for Fidel released?
Waiting for Fidel was released on November 14, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waiting for Fidel?
The main cast of Waiting for Fidel includes Geoff Stirling, Fidel Castro, Erich Honecker, Bernabe Ordez, Michael Rubbo.