Waiting for Fidel (1974)

Director:

Michael Rubbo

Stars:

Fidel Castro, Erich Honecker, Bernabe Ordez

Cast

Credited cast:
Fidel Castro	...	Himself (with Erich Honecker)
Erich Honecker	...	Himself (with Fidel Castro)
Bernabe Ordez	...	Himself (doctor, friend of Castro)
Michael Rubbo	...	Himself
Joey Smallwood	...	Himself
Geoff Stirling	...	Himself (radio, TV station owner)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

fidel castro | socialism | cuba | communism vs capitalism | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

1974 (Canada)

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

It has been suggested that Michael Moore was inspired by the format of "Waiting for Fidel" when he made Roger & Me which is about Moore waiting to get in to see Roger Smith, the CEO of General Motors.

User Reviews

Wonderful Documentary on Cuba

While taking film in university I had the good fortune of having this documentary recommended to me. The director Michael Rubbo goes to Cuba to interview Fidel Castro. The meeting never occurs, hence the title. While most directors may have scrapped the project Rubbo instead creates a interesting and eye-opening documentary on Cuba. The film doesn't take a pro- or anti- Castro stance. Instead it shows you how life is lived on both sides of the fence. Highly recommended documentary for both those interested in this particular film style and interested in being better educated on Cuba. Waiting for Fidel rates an 8 out of 10.