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The Teacher is a 1977 Cuban drama film directed by Octavio Cortázar. The film, set in the early years of the Cuban Revolution, tells the story of a young urban teacher going to poor, rural areas to teach peasants how to read and write. He must overcome the initial resistance of some inhabitants due to his youth, get used to a totally unknown environment and confront the bandits who support the mercenary invasion. The screenplay was written by Luis Rogelio Nogueras and Octavio Cortázar. The film was produced by the Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos. It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution.
Original Release
01/02/1978
US Release
05/14/1978
Cast
Name | Character |
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Patricio Wood | El brigadista |
Salvador Wood | |
René de la Cruz | |
Luis Alberto Ramírez | (as Luis A. Ramírez) |
Mario Balmaseda | |
Luis Rielo | |
Elier Amat | (as Elien Amat) |
Maribel Rodríguez | |
Javier González | |
Adela Legrá |
Directors
Writers
Octavio Cortázar, Luis Rogelio Nogueras
Cast
Name | Character |
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Patricio Wood | El brigadista |
Salvador Wood | |
René de la Cruz | |
Luis Alberto Ramírez | (as Luis A. Ramírez) |
Mario Balmaseda | |
Luis Rielo | |
Elier Amat | (as Elien Amat) |
Maribel Rodríguez | |
Javier González | |
Adela Legrá | |
Mario Limonta | |
Tony Delgado | |
Elsa Gay | |
Lázaro Núñez | |
Miriam Learra | |
Luis Otano | (as Luis Otaño) |
Ángel Vázquez | |
Héctor Echemendia | |
Alfredo Perojo | |
Iván Pérez Bonachea |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Sergio San Pedro | Producer |