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We Were Strangers
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We Were Strangers

1949-04-27 · 106 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Thriller · Adventure · Romance

China Valdes joins the Cuban underground after her brother is killed by the chief of the secret police, Ariete. She meets and falls in love with American expatriate Tony Fenner. Tony develops a plan to tunnel under the city's cemetery to a plot owned by a high official, assassinate him, and blow up the whole Cuban hierarchy at the ensuing state funeral. Together with a band of dedicated revolutionaries, they begin digging.

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Directors
John Huston
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jennifer JonesJennifer JonesChina Valdés
John GarfieldJohn GarfieldTony Fenner
Pedro ArmendárizPedro ArmendárizArmando Ariete
Gilbert RolandGilbert RolandGuillermo Montilla
Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroChief
Wally CassellWally CassellMiguel
David BondDavid BondRamón Sánchez
José PérezJosé PérezToto
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumM. Seymour
Lelia GoldoniLelia GoldoniConsuelo Valdés
John HustonJohn HustonSeñor Muñoz
Roberta HaynesRoberta HaynesLolita Valdes
Mimi AgugliaMimi AgugliaMama
Ted HechtTed HechtEnrico
Loretta RussellLoretta RussellLouisa Contreras

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