Average Rating: 5.4/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 5
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Release Date: Dec 21, 1979 Wide
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In director Richard Lester's Cuba, Sean Connery plays British soldier-of-fortune Robert Dapes, sent to Havana during the last days of the Batista regime. He is supposed to train Batista's soldiers for their upcoming confrontations with Castro's followers. As Dapes becomes increasingly sympathetic towards the rebel cause, he takes a few precious moments to renew his romance with Alexandra Pulido (Brooke Adams), who is now married to Juan Pulido (Chris Sarandon). The basic thrust of the film is
Dec 21, 1979 Wide
Apr 16, 2002
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (5)
A crushing bore. Even Connery can't save this one.
Incoherent look at life for the upper-crusts during the turbulent last days of the corrupt Batista regime.
So-so Connery vehicle
Cuba showcases Richard Lester's knack for making movies with ragtag plots and colorful characters.
'A vivid and dazzling depiction of the Cuban landscape and culture but also a weak plot that barely supports the intricate, detailed visuals.'
Capitalizing on Sean Connery's Fame as 007, he didn't depart much from that role , as he is a British Mercenary for Hire here.A somewhat Elegant Film with Superb Cinematography that offers glimpses into Local Customs, Rebel Cause & Effect, & The Excesses of the Powerful,such was life in 1959 Cuba.Quite interesting to
July 2, 2011wasnt all that impressed with this film. One of the many attempts Connery made to break free of the James Bond mantra. It would have worked if he had picked better movies to do.
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