The Survivors
Originally released in 1979. The Survivors is a drama/comedy film. directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Enrique Santisteban, Juanita Caldevilla, and Germán Pinelli
Synopsis
A bourgeois Cuban family of aristocratic origin locks itself into its mansion when the Cuban Revolution comes to power, waiting for the new regime to be overthrown. As time passes, they regress to older and older systems of political order, from capitalism to feudalism to "primitive savagery." Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2017.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Cuba
Production
Director
Top Cast
Enrique Santisteban
as Sebastián Orozco
Juanita Caldevilla
as Doña Lola
Germán Pinelli
as Pascual Orozco
Ana Viñas
as Fina Orozco
Reynaldo Miravalles
as Vicente Cuervo
Vicente Revuelta
as Julio Orozco
Leonor Borrero
as Cuca
Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera
as Manuel Orozco
Yael Teruel
as Finita Orozco (niña)
Ana Lillian Renteria
as Finita Orozco
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- ICAIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Survivors about?
A bourgeois Cuban family of aristocratic origin locks itself into its mansion when the Cuban Revolution comes to power, waiting for the new regime to be overthrown. As time passes, they regress to ...
Who directed The Survivors?
The Survivors was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
How long is The Survivors?
The Survivors has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Survivors released?
The Survivors was released on January 6, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Survivors?
The main cast of The Survivors includes Enrique Santisteban, Juanita Caldevilla, Germán Pinelli, Ana Viñas, Reynaldo Miravalles.