Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)
Overview
Set in 1979, following a young Communist man's relationship with a gay Catholic writer, exploring tolerance, inclusion, homophobia and challenging its Cuban audience with great humour. Based on the short story by Cuban writer Senel Paz.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,087,569.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 5.964 |
Directed By
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Juan Carlos Tabío
Crew
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Juan Carlos Tabío
Senel Paz
Georgina Balzaretti
Frank Cabrera
Camilo Vives
José María Vitier
Mario García Joya
Osvaldo Donatién
Rolando Martínez
Miriam Talavera
Senel Paz
Miriam Dueñas
Fernando Pérez O'Reilly
Miguel Mendoza
TOP CAST
Jorge Perugorría
Diego
Vladimir Cruz
David
Mirta Ibarra
Nancy
Francisco Gattorno
Miguel
Joel Angelino
German
Marilyn Solaya
Vivian
Andrés Cortina
Santero
Antonio Carmona
Groom
Ricardo Ávila
Taxi driver
María Elena del Toro
Passenger 1
Zolanda Oña
Passenger 2
Diana Iris del Puerto
Neighbor
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