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Havana
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Overview

User Rating:
5.8/10   2,768 votes
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Director:
Sydney Pollack
Writers (WGA):
Judith Rascoe (story)
Judith Rascoe (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
12 December 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A gambler who trusted no one. A woman who risked everything. And a passion that brought them together in the most dangerous city in the world.
Plot:
Cuba, December 1958: The professional gambler Jack visits Havana to organize a big Poker game. On the ship he meets Roberta and falls in love with her... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 nominations more
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User Comments:
Much better than expected more (39 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robert Redford ... Jack Weil

Lena Olin ... Bobby Duran

Alan Arkin ... Joe Volpi
Tomas Milian ... Menocal

Daniel Davis ... Marion Chigwell
Tony Plana ... Julio Ramos
Betsy Brantley ... Diane
Lise Cutter ... Patty

Richard Farnsworth ... Professor
Mark Rydell ... Meyer Lansky
Vasek Simek ... Willy
Fred Asparagus ... Baby Hernandez

Richard Portnow ... Mike MacClaney

Dion Anderson ... Roy Forbes
Carmine Caridi ... Captain Potts
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Additional Details

Runtime:
140 min | USA:145 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Filming Locations:
Dominican Republic more
Company:
Mirage more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
'Raul Julia' chose to be uncredited because producers would not agree for him to be billed alongside 'Robert Redford'. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: The big concrete symbol on the entrance of the palace where the big New Year's Party occurs is in fact the Seal of the Dominican Republic, which doubled for Cuba in the movie. more
Quotes:
Bobby Duran: How many times have you lost everything Jack? more
Soundtrack:
Defiendeme Santa Barbara more

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7 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Much better than expected, 27 January 2006
8/10
Author: twistyhair from United States

It's 15 years later, but seeing this film for the first time, I was surprised by its intensity, beauty, realism and acting. This is two thumbs up from my corner.

I totally believed both Olin and Redford. Yes, they're both very good looking people, but more than that, they both convey intelligence and real emotion. Their performances were relatively restrained and in my opinion that's a good thing.

As a person interested in politics and history, I found the film interesting and balanced especially considering that this was a studio product. This film made me want to learn more about Batista, Castro and Cuba's move for independence.

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