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The Necessary War

19801h 52mSantiago Álvarez

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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.

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What is The Necessary War (1980) about?

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.

Who stars in The Necessary War?

The Necessary War stars Fidel Castro (Himself), Raúl Castro (Himself), Juan Almeida (Himself), Celia Sanchez (Herself). The film was directed by Santiago Álvarez.

How long is The Necessary War?

The Necessary War has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980.

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