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Cecilia (1982): Cast

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Cecilia is a 1982 drama directed by Humberto Solás, starring Daisy Granados as Cecilia, Imanol Arias and José Antonio Rodríguez. It is partly based on Cecilia Valdés by Cirilo Villaverde and Helen Lane. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Cecilia (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Humberto Solás
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Impala
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cecilia About?

The premise of Cecilia without spoilers, adapted from Cecilia Valdés by Cirilo Villaverde and Helen Lane.

Set in 19th‑century Cuba, the film follows Cecilia (Daisy Granado) as she navigates love and survival amid a society split between white colonists, black slaves and mulatto intermediaries. Because the indigenous population was wiped out early, Cuba lacks the mestizo communities found elsewhere in the Caribbean. The narrative foregrounds the brutal oppression of enslaved people and the growing fear of a Haitian‑inspired slave revolt.

Cecilia Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • skinny dipping
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • independence
  • creole
  • slavery
  • latin america
  • colonialism
  • santeria
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Cecilia Cast & Characters

Daisy Granados leads the cast as Cecilia, with Imanol Arias as Leonardo and José Antonio Rodríguez as Uribe. Directed by Humberto Solás; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Cecilia

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From the director

More from Humberto Solás

More films directed by Humberto Solás: Barrio Cuba, A Successful Man, Beloved and Cantata de Chile.

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Cars

Cars in Cecilia

22 cars on screen, including the 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 C107.

All 22 cars
  • 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in Cecilia 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role
  • 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 C107 in Cecilia 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 C107 Important role
  • 1968 Volkswagen Transporter T2 Typ 2 in Cecilia 1968 Volkswagen Transporter T2 Typ 2 Minor role
  • 1978 Autobianchi A112 in Cecilia 1978 Autobianchi A112 Background role
Details

Cecilia Also Known As

Also known as “塞西莉亚”.

Also known as
  • 塞西莉亚

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FAQ

Cecilia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Cecilia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cecilia?

Cecilia runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Cecilia released?

Cecilia was released on May 1, 1982.

Who directed Cecilia?

Cecilia was directed by Humberto Solás.

More films by Humberto Solás

Who is in the cast of Cecilia?

Cecilia stars Daisy Granados as Cecilia, Imanol Arias as Leonardo and José Antonio Rodríguez as Uribe, among 5 credited actors.

Is Cecilia based on a book?

Yes. Cecilia is partly adapted from Cecilia Valdés by Cirilo Villaverde, Helen Lane and Sibylle Fischer.

Does Cecilia have a post-credit scene?

No. Cecilia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cecilia in?

The original language of Cecilia is Spanish.

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