The Cuban Game (2001)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 33M

Director : Manuel Martín Cuenca

Synopsis

A documentary depicting Cuba/US relations through baseball.

Actors

Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
Himself (footage)

Crews

Manuel Martín Cuenca
Manuel Martín Cuenca
Director

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