Bitter Sugar (1996)
Azúcar amarga (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 45min
- Drama, Romance
- 09 May 1997 (Turkey)
- Movie
Gustavo is a young Havana Communist who believes in the revolution; he hopes for a scholarship to study aeronautical engineering in Prague. But his faith in the new Cuba is tested: his father, a psychiatrist, can make four times as much...
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Cast
| René Lavan | ... |
Gustavo
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Mayte Vilán | ... |
Yolanda
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Miguel Gutiérrez | ... |
Dr. Tomás Valdez
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Larry Villanueva | ... |
Bobby
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Luís Celeiro | ... |
Prof. García
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Teresa Maria Rojas | ... |
Belkis
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| Orestes Matacena | ... |
Claudio
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Caridad Ravelo | ... |
Soraya
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| Jorge Pupo | ... |
Yiyo
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Victor Checo | ... |
Edmundo, Yolanda's Father
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Virgilio Martí | ... |
Guaguanco Singer
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Tony Almont | ... |
Dread Locks / Rock Band: Congas and Voice
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Félix Germán | ... |
Resort Security Guard
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Augusto Feria | ... |
Hotel Security Guard
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Alejandro Gonzáles | ... |
Interrogator
(as Alejandro Gonzales)
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F.C. Fernandez | ... |
Health Official
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Alejandro Galera | ... |
Cuco, AIDS Rocker
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Jose Maria Almonte | ... |
Policeman
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Danilo Taveras | ... |
Maitre'd
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Nerea Alvarez | ... |
Antonia
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Henry Garcia | ... |
Salsa Singer
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| Víctor Ramírez | ... |
Choreographer
(as Victor Ramirez)
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Marily Gallardo | ... |
Choreographer
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Mercedes Morales | ... |
Assistant Choreographer
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Soraya Gallardo | ... |
Dancer
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Paola Sanchez | ... |
Dancer
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Manuela Feliz | ... |
Dancer
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Flori Belle Perez | ... |
Dancer
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Nelson Eddie Figuero | ... |
Dancer
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Jorge Arismendi | ... |
Dancer
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Jennifer Gardner | ... |
Rock Band: Bass
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Clemente | ... |
Rock Band: Lead Guitar
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Luinis Quezada | ... |
Rock Band: Drums
(as Luini)
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Teo Terrero | ... |
Policía
(as Teofilo Terrero)
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Yahaira Florentino | ... |
Bus passenger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Leon Ichaso | ||
Written by
| Pelayo García | ... | (story) |
| Leon Ichaso | ... | (screenplay) |
| Leon Ichaso | ... | (story) |
| Orestes Matacena | ... | () |
Produced by
| Julio Carillo | ... | associate producer |
| Purita Carillo | ... | associate producer |
| Claudio Chea | ... | associate producer |
| Pelayo García | ... | executive producer |
| Leon Ichaso | ... | producer |
| Mari Ichaso | ... | associate producer |
| Jaime Pina | ... | line producer |
| Lisa Rhoden | ... | line producer |
Music by
| José Ferro Jr. | ||
| Jorge Fernando Rodriguez | ||
| Manuel Tejada | ||
Cinematography by
| Claudio Chea | ||
Editing by
| Yvette Piñeyro | ||
| David Tedeschi | ||
Casting By
| Esteban Alvarez | ||
Production Design by
| Liliana Soto | ||
Art Direction by
| Manuel Mendez | ||
Set Decoration by
| Victor Dume | ||
Costume Design by
| Jaime Gonzales | ||
Makeup Department
| Elaine Del Castillo | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Luis Rosario Albert | ... | first assistant director |
| Ernesto Alemany | ... | third assistant director |
| Ines Mongil-Echandi | ... | second assistant director (as Ines Mongil) |
| Roberto Otero | ... | second assistant director |
| Tito Rosario | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Francisco Aracena | ... | swing gang |
| Junior Casanova | ... | swing gang |
| Carl George | ... | property master / set dresser |
| Raul Recio | ... | paintings |
Sound Department
| David Alvarez | ... | sound designer |
| Emilio Chea | ... | cable person |
| Corina Dennison | ... | assistant sound |
| Fredrick Helm | ... | sound effects editor (as Frederick Helm) |
| George A. Lara | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Taveras | ... | boom operator (as Erick Taveras) |
| Stephan von Hase | ... | production sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Che Castellanos | ... | first assistant camera (as Humberto Castellanos) |
| Clyde Chea | ... | third assistant camera |
| Juan Cleto | ... | electrician |
| Martín de Jesús | ... | Chief Electrician |
| Pedro De Jesús | ... | gaffer (as Pedro De Jesus) |
| Patrick Momsen | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Alex Otero | ... | still photographer |
| Alfonso Parabeles | ... | second assistant camera |
| Radames Reyes | ... | electrician |
| Mariano Ros | ... | video assist |
| Miguel Tapia | ... | electrician |
Location Management
| Marcia Perez | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jesus Abreu | ... | musician: clarinet |
| Francois Bahaud | ... | musician: cello |
| Peter Burke | ... | musician: drums |
| Chocolate | ... | musician: percussion |
| Fermin Cruz | ... | musician: trumpet solos |
| Van Der Holtz | ... | musician: copyist |
| José Ferro Jr. | ... | musician: arrangements and synths |
| Scott Luedke | ... | musician: electric guitar |
| Juan Francisco Ordonez | ... | musician: guitar |
| Chichi Peralta | ... | musician: percussion (as Chi Chi Peralta) |
| Manuel Tejada | ... | musician: keyboards |
Script and Continuity Department
| Leticia Tonos | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Carmen Rosa Aracena | ... | production accountant |
| Oscar Luis Imbert | ... | production assistant |
| Joan Moreno | ... | assistant: Mr Ros |
| Jorge Pupo | ... | additional dialogue artist |
| Víctor Ramírez | ... | choroegrapher (as Victor Ramirez) |
| Mariano Ros | ... | assistant: Mr Ichaso |
| Kendy Yanoreth | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- First Look International (United States) (subtitled)
- New Yorker Films (2000) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Panamericana - Santo Domingo Film Commission (location production services)
- Panamericana de Producciones (location production assistance)
Storyline
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Gustavo is a young Havana Communist who believes in the revolution; he hopes for a scholarship to study aeronautical engineering in Prague. But his faith in the new Cuba is tested: his father, a psychiatrist, can make four times as much playing piano at a hotel for foreigners; his sweetheart, Yolanda, wants a career as a dancer and longs for the riches of Miami; his younger brother Bobby simply wants to play rock music, and as a result is in constant trouble with the authorities. When Bobby takes a shocking step of revolt and Gustavo is refused service at a foreigners-only bar, the contradictions in his resolve to become a "new man" push him to the breaking point.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Box Office Mojo, this movie earned US$450,050 at the North American box office. See more » |