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Errol Flynn finds himself in the midst of Castro's revolution, with adventure and propaganda to spare.

CUBAN REBEL GIRLS

1959 · 1h 8m · NR · Adventure · IMDB TMDB
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Cuban Rebel Girls is a 1959 Cuba/USA adventure film directed by Barry Mahon in which Errol Flynn, playing himself, travels to Cuba as a correspondent to cover Fidel Castro’s revolution and follows two American girls who become involved with the rebels.

Details & Specs
Director
Barry Mahon
Writer
Errol Flynn
Release
1959
Runtime
1h 8m
Country
Cuba, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Adventure
Also Known As
Assault of the Rebel Girls, Attack of the Rebel Girls

Overview

Cuban Rebel Girls drops Errol Flynn into revolutionary-era Cuba, where he arrives to report for Hearst Press on the seismic changes wrought by Fidel Castro’s rebellion. Checking into a hotel, Flynn is quickly swept into the intrigue by a female agent who takes him to a beach resort, setting the tone for a politically charged adventure. Along the way, he meets a young man who offers to bring him behind rebel lines, and Flynn even pilots his own plane to get closer to the action. The film pivots to the story of Beverly and Jacqueline, two American girls drawn to Cuba by personal and political ties. As they cross into the heart of the revolution, the stage is set for a unique blend of on-the-ground reportage and cinematic adventure.
Ending Explained Spoilers — click to reveal

After various adventures with the rebels, the girls and Johnny are reunited at the victory parade in Havana, and Errol Flynn closes with a speech honoring the bravery of the revolutionaries.

The film resolves with the triumph of Castro's forces, symbolized by the Havana victory parade and the reunion of its main characters. Flynn’s closing speech cements the movie’s propagandistic intent, framing the revolution as just and heroic while providing clear closure for both its fictional and documentary strands.

Why Cult

Flynn Meets Castro

Errol Flynn plays himself and interacts with Fidel Castro during the height of the Cuban Revolution, blurring fact and fiction.

American Girls in Revolt

Two American women join the Cuban rebels, smuggling cash and getting firsthand experience in revolution.

Onsite Propaganda

Shot in Cuba with the cooperation of Castro's forces, the film offers a rare, propagandistic glimpse of the revolution as it unfolded.

Psychotronic Oddity

Loaded with tags like 'Apsychotronic Film' and 'Skinny Dipping,' this is a period piece with a distinct cult edge.

Cast & Crew

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Director: Barry Mahon Writer: Errol Flynn
Errol Flynn Errol Flynn The American Correspondent BA Beverly Aadland Beverly Woods JM John McKay Rebel Capt. Johnny Wilson JJ Jackie Jackler Jacqueline Dominguez ME Marie Edmund Maria Rodriguez BO Ben Ostrowsky Raoul 'Ben' Dominguez TS Tod Scott Brody Todd Fidel Castro Fidel Castro Self (uncredited) Allen Baron Allen Baron

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What is Cuban Rebel Girls about? +

Cuban Rebel Girls is a 1959 Cuba/USA adventure film directed by Barry Mahon in which Errol Flynn, playing himself, travels to Cuba as a correspondent to cover Fidel Castro’s revolution and follows two American girls who become involved with the rebels.

When was Cuban Rebel Girls released? +

Cuban Rebel Girls was released in 1959.

Who directed Cuban Rebel Girls? +

Cuban Rebel Girls was directed by Barry Mahon.

How long is Cuban Rebel Girls? +

Cuban Rebel Girls has a runtime of 68 minutes.

What genre is Cuban Rebel Girls? +

Cuban Rebel Girls is an adventure film.

Where can I watch Cuban Rebel Girls? +

You can watch Cuban Rebel Girls on SassyFlix.

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