Memories of Underdevelopment (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1968, Memories of Underdevelopment is a drama film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife and family escape to neighboring Miami. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana. He finally meets Elena, a young virgin girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
Who’s in it. Memories of Underdevelopment stars Sergio Corrieri as Sergio Carmona Mendoyo, Daisy Granados as Elena, Eslinda Núñez as Noemi and Omar Valdés as Pablo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Memories of Underdevelopment has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Memories of Underdevelopment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Memories of Underdevelopment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)?
- In US, Memories of Underdevelopment is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Memories of Underdevelopment worth watching?
- Memories of Underdevelopment holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Memories of Underdevelopment?
- Memories of Underdevelopment stars Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés and René de la Cruz.
- When was Memories of Underdevelopment released?
- Memories of Underdevelopment was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.