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Cumbite (1964): Cast

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Cumbite is a 1964 drama directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, starring Luis Varela, Rafael Sosa and Victoria Nápoles. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Cumbite (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Studio
ICAIC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cumbite About?

The premise of Cumbite without spoilers.

After fifteen years in Cuba, a Haitian returns to his native village only to find it ravaged by a crippling drought and deep social strife. Directed by the filmmaker behind Memories of Underdevelopment, this Cuban production is presented in Spanish and examines themes of exile, homecoming, and survival amid environmental and political turmoil.

Cumbite Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Cumbite Cast

Luis Varela leads the cast, with Rafael Sosa and Victoria Nápoles. Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

More films directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea: Guantanamera, Strawberry and Chocolate, Letters from the Park and Up to a Certain Point.

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Cumbite Also Known As

Also known as “Beschwörung”.

Also known as
  • Beschwörung

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FAQ

Cumbite FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cumbite, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cumbite?

Cumbite runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Cumbite released?

Cumbite was released on August 31, 1964.

Who directed Cumbite?

Cumbite was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

More films by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Who is in the cast of Cumbite?

Cumbite stars Luis Varela, Rafael Sosa and Victoria Nápoles, among 16 credited actors.

Does Cumbite have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Cumbite in?

The original language of Cumbite is Spanish.

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