Strawberry and Chocolate

Name: Strawberry and Chocolate
Genre: Comedy
Released: TODO_MISSING
Rating: 80

1994, Comedy, 1h 51m

20 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Strawberry and Chocolate movingly depicts the budding relationship between two men against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Cuban history. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?

Rating:

R
Genre:

Comedy
Original Language:

Spanish
Director:

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
Writer:

Senel Paz
Release Date (Theaters):

Jan 20, 1994 original
Box Office (Gross USA):

$268.8K
Runtime:

1h 51m
Distributor:

Miramax Films
Sound Mix:

Stereo

Cast & Crew

Jorge Perugorría
Diego

Vladimir Cruz
David

Mirta Ibarra
Nancy

Francisco Gattorno
Miguel

Joel Angelino
German

Marilyn Solaya
Vivian

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Critic Reviews for Strawberry and Chocolate

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Audience Reviews for Strawberry and Chocolate

Mar 20, 2009

Amiable characters and a pleasant tale of Cuban life, contrasting the young communist idealist with an older, gay intellectual artist.

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