Product Details

• Actors: Harvey Keitel, Iben Hjejle, Diana Bracho, Gael García Bernal, Gabino Diego
• Format: Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Velocity / Thinkfilm
• DVD Release Date: April 18, 2006
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000EQ5T1U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,682 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Cuban Blood" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Fidel castros revolt seems distant in the small town of holguin where the charismatic fixer che looks after his family & friends humoring police captain rosado while helping the rebels. Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 10/23/2007 Starring: Harvey Keitel Daniel Lugo Run time: 110 minutes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I once asked Che why he wore his watch on his right hand., April 9, 2007

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Jenny J.J.I. "A New Yorker" (That Lives in Carolinas) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Cuban Blood (DVD)

..."As you write," he said, "you'll see that time is running out."

Lensed in the Dominican Republic Gerard was denied authorization to film in Cuba but that didn't stop him because he managed to bring in a mellow and naturalistic cinematography through out this entire film. On the first couple of scenes I had to double check the DVD jacket on this film because the opening scene brought to mind "Cinema Paradiso"(which is a fantastic film by the way). In fact, this film is filled with references to classic films: The Roulette Wheel (Casablanca), "chicken clucking" (Rebel Without a Cause), references to Bunuel, "Touch of Evil"; you'll find more. The homeless man (George Stanford Brown) is a reference to Cuban folklore which often uses a black man as a type of Greek chorus.

What this film really is the culmination of a dream. Gerard's wish to honor his family and medium of film that he has loved all of his life. This is the true story of Juan Gerard and all the people in it are real, as are the events depicted. Gerard is actually an architect and engineer (and passionate film lover) but his dream was to make this movie. He and his wife decided to live that dream and Harvey Keitel became an "angel" who believed in Gerard and agreed to produce and star in it. Keitel holds the screen powerfully as the mysterious and secretive grandfather "Che". Brown and Keitel are the only Americans in the cast. Iben Hjejle and Gael Garcia Bernal offer strong support in their key roles. I must say that the first half of the film suffers from stiff delivery of lines, and some overreacting, but stay with it. The last half is much better as the events of the revolution combine for the bittersweet and honest climax.

"Cuban Blood" is sincere first effort of Juan Gerard and one of those films that I wouldn't mine watching again.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised, June 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Cuban Blood (DVD)

I have to admit I had no expectations for this movie. It surprised me. Well paced, interesting enough characters an overall feel good flick if thats possible with a backdrop like the cuban revolution.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised, June 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Cuban Blood (DVD)

I have to admit I had no expectations for this movie. It surprised me. Well paced, interesting enough characters an overall feel good flick if thats possible with a backdrop like the cuban revolution.