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General Assembly (1960): Cast

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General Assembly is a 1960 documentary directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, starring Fidel Castro as Fidel Castro. It runs 14 minutes.

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General Assembly (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Studio
ICAIC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is General Assembly About?

The premise of General Assembly without spoilers.

In the 1960 documentary Asamblea General, director Santiago Álvarez records Fidel Castro’s delivery of the First Declaration of Havana at the Plaza de la Revolución. Using Free Cinema and cinéma‑vérité methods, his camera focuses on citizens, showing them as separate faces rather than a uniform crowd, marking a contribution to Cuban documentary.

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Cast & crew

General Assembly Cast & Characters

Fidel Castro plays Fidel Castro in General Assembly. Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

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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FAQ

General Assembly FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is General Assembly?

General Assembly runs 14 minutes.

When was General Assembly released?

General Assembly was released on July 1, 1960.

Who directed General Assembly?

General Assembly was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

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Who is in the cast of General Assembly?

General Assembly stars Fidel Castro as Fidel Castro.

Does General Assembly have a post-credit scene?

No. General Assembly has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is General Assembly in?

The original language of General Assembly is Spanish.

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