Improper Conduct (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1984, Improper Conduct is a history and documentary film directed by Orlando Jiménez Leal, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of the persecution of homosexuals and intellectuals in Cuba under Fidel Castro's dictatorship, from the beginning of the Cuban Revolution (1953-59) until the early 1980s. Interviews with relevant personalities of Cuban culture who suffered persecution demonstrate that concentration camps for gays existed in Cuba.

Who’s in it. Improper Conduct stars Michel Dumoulin as Self - Narrator (voice), Reynaldo Arenas as Self - Writer, Guillermo Cabrera Infante as Self - Writer and Juan Goytisolo as Self - Writer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Improper Conduct has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Improper Conduct page.

If you liked it. Fans of Improper Conduct tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Improper Conduct (1984)?
In CA, Improper Conduct is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Improper Conduct worth watching?
Improper Conduct holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Improper Conduct?
Improper Conduct stars Michel Dumoulin, Reynaldo Arenas, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Juan Goytisolo and Susan Sontag.
When was Improper Conduct released?
Improper Conduct was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.