The Necessary War (1980)
Alvarez' longest documentary examination of the Cuban Revolution, this contains exceptional interviews with Fidel, Raúl, Almeida, Vilma, Haydee, Celia and Faustino Perez, among other key players in the Revolution.
Director: Santiago Álvarez
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Fidel Castro as Himself |
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Raúl Castro as Himself |
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Juan Almeida as Himself |
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Celia Sanchez as Herself |
| Directing | Santiago Álvarez | Director |
| Directing | Rebeca Chávez | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Raúl Pérez Ureta | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Iván Nápoles | Director of Photography |