Waiting for Fidel
Nov 14, 1975 · 57m
Director
Michael RubboOverview
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)
Cast of Waiting for Fidel
Crew of Waiting for Fidel
About Waiting for Fidel
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 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…
When was Waiting for Fidel released?
Waiting for Fidel was released on November 14, 1975.
Where can I watch Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Waiting for Fidel?
Waiting for Fidel was directed by Michael Rubbo.
Who is in the cast of Waiting for Fidel?
The cast of Waiting for Fidel includes Geoff Stirling (Self), Fidel Castro (Self), Erich Honecker (Self), Bernabe Ordez (Self) and Michael Rubbo (Self).