El brigadista
Jan 02, 1978 · 1h 59m
Director
Octavio CortázarOverview
The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding with the Bay of Pigs invasion, in this docudrama, 15-year-old Mario (Salvador Wood) has come to a tiny village in the Zapata swamps and gradually wins the villagers over to his task. At the same time, he receives an education in the realities of rural life from the hard-working peasants.
Cast of El brigadista
Crew of El brigadista
About El brigadista
What is El brigadista about?
The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding with the Bay of Pigs invasion, in this docudrama, 15-year-old Mario (Salvador Wood) has come to a tiny village in the Zapata swamps and gradually wins the villagers over to his task. At the same time, he…
When was El brigadista released?
El brigadista was released on January 2, 1978.
How long is El brigadista?
El brigadista runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who directed El brigadista?
El brigadista was directed by Octavio Cortázar.
Who is in the cast of El brigadista?
The cast of El brigadista includes Patricio Wood (El brigadista), Salvador Wood, René de la Cruz, Adela Legrá and Luis Rielo.