Red Zone Cuba (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1966, Red Zone Cuba is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Coleman Francis, running about 89 minutes. “Make the Mistake!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Griffin escapes from jail and teams up with two local thugs to invade Cuba. However, they're soon captured by a Castro look-alike and receive sub-human treatment. But Griffin hatches a plan- will it be enough to bring peace to Cuba?

Who’s in it. Red Zone Cuba stars John Carradine as Mr. Wilson, Coleman Francis as Griffin / Narrator, Anthony Cardoza as Landis / Fidel Castro and Tom Hanson as Bailey Chastain (as Tom Hansen), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Red Zone Cuba has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Zone Cuba page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Zone Cuba tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Red Zone Cuba (1966)?
In US, Red Zone Cuba is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Red Zone Cuba worth watching?
Red Zone Cuba holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Red Zone Cuba?
Red Zone Cuba stars John Carradine, Coleman Francis, Anthony Cardoza, Tom Hanson and Harold Saunders.
When was Red Zone Cuba released?
Red Zone Cuba was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.