I Am Cuba (Ya Kuba / Soy Cuba)
Original Poster
Main Cast
Character
Actor
Alberto
Sergio Corrieri
Pedro
Jose Gallardo
Enrique
Raul Garcia
Maria
Luz Maria Collazo
Gloria
Celia Rodriguez
I Am Cuba Ya Kuba ; Spanish: Soy Cuba) is a 1964 Soviet-Cuban B&W film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov . It depicts the events of 1959 Cuban revolution through personal stories of four characters: young woman Maria who becomes a prostitute due to the poverty of her family; aged farmer Pedro who loses his house and crops when the landlord sells the land; rebellious student Enrique, killed by police during the demonstration; and farmer Mariano who joins Castro guerrillas after his family became victims of government troops. The movie was filmed on Cuba, with Soviet film crew and Cuban actors.
The following weapons were used in the film I Am Cuba :
Pistols M1911A1 Most police officers in pre-revolution Havana carry M1911A1 pistols. A pistol with custom engraved grips is seen in hands of the chief of police. Guerrillas also carry M1911 pistols.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing World War II Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP. This was an issued U.S. Army pistol with parkerized finish, thus the official designation of M1911A1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer draws his M1911 when police arrest a group of leftist students. Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1911 is seen in holster in the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer with a Thompson M1928A1 carries an M1911 in holster. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The chief draws his pistol. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Engraved grips can be seen. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The chief fires at rioting students. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Guerrillas commander carries an M1911 in holster. Submachine Guns Thompson M1928A1 Thompson M1928A1 SMGs are widely used by Havana police and guerrillas.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer in center holds an M1928A1. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An M1928A1 is seen at the left. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the police officers, holding the arrested student, is armed with an M1928A1. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A closeup of M1928A1, hold by a rebel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A general view of this Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A rebel with a Thompson in action. Thompson M1A1 Thompson M1A1 SMGs are also used by Havana police and guerrillas. At least a single piece is fitted with a foregrip instead of a forearm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Enrique watchs the policemen throughout the sniper scope. They are armed with M1A1s with removed buttstocks. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A police officer holds an M1A1, fitted with a foregrip. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view of the barrel of this Thompson. Error creating thumbnail: File missing One of the police officers, holding the arrested student, is armed with an M1A1 with foregrip. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A standard M1A1 is seen in guerrillas armoury. Rifles Springfield M1903A1 Many guerrillas and government soldiers are armed with Springfield M1903A1 rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1903A1 Springfield - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing A government soldier with an M1903 rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A closeup of the barrel. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A closeup of the stock. The pistol-grip stock matches A1 version. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A rebel trains with a rifle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mariano (uncredited) reloads the rifle that he just obtained in hand-to-hand combat with a government soldier. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mariano fires. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Victorious barbudos on march, mostly with M1903 rifles. Winchester Model 70 Enrique (Raul Garcia) uses a Winchester Model 70 rifle with sniper scope when he makes an attempt to assassinate the chief of police.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 70 sniper rifle with Unertl 8x scope. A copy of the USMC sniper rifle from Vietnam, made famous by legendary sniper Carlos Hathcock - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing Enrique chooses a position on the rooftop. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The sniper scope. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The bolt handle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Enrique with his rifle. M1 Garand Some Castro rebels and government soldiers are armed with M1 Garand rifles.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06 Error creating thumbnail: File missing A rebel holds an M1 Garand while crossing the swamp. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A rebel with M1 Garand escorts Mariano in guerrillas camp. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Barbudos (the one in front really deserves this name) carry M1 Garand rifles.Error creating thumbnail: File missing Guerrillas commander with a Garand. He carries numerous cartridge clips, attached even to rifle sling. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Garand in action. M1 Carbine An M1 Carbine is seen in hands of a government officer. Some guerrillas also carry M1 Carbines. This is a late version, with a bayonet lug.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine Error creating thumbnail: File missing A government officer with an M1 Carbine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A rebel at the right holds an M1 Carbine. Cristobal M2 Cristobal M2 carbines are used by some guerrillas. These rifles are fitted with straight magazines that corresponds Cuban issued version.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cristobal Model 2 with straight magazine - .30 Carbine Error creating thumbnail: File missing A man at the right holds a Cristobal carbine. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Cristobal is seen at the background. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Cristobal is seen at the far right. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A Cristobal is seen at the background. Shotguns Single Barreled Shotgun Some guerrillas are armed with Single Barreled Shotguns .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A man at the right holds a shotgun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Guerrillas armourer assembles a shotgun. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A man at the background carries a long barreled shotgun. Double Barreled Shotgun Some guerrillas are armed with Double Barreled Shotguns .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A double barreled shotgun is seen at the left. Remington 870 A rebel is seen with a pump action shotgun that appears to be a Remington 870 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Remington 870 Wingmaster AP - 12 gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing The stock is seen. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The barrel and pump is seen. Winchester Model 1912 Another rebel carries what appears to be an Winchester Model 1912 shotgun.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing Other Weapons Mk 2 Hand Grenade Some rebels carry Mk 2 hand grenades .
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