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Bay of Pigs

1978·Movie
1h 58min
67
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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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On 15th April 1961 the anti-revolutionary forces bombed the airports of San Antonio de los Baños, Ciudad Libertad, and Santiago de Cuba in an attempt to eliminate the Cuban air force. This incident portended an imminent invasion. On the next day, while the victims of the bombing were being buried, Fidel Castro proclaimed the state of war. On the morning of 17th April mercenaries went ashore at Bay of Pigs, and proceeded to occupy two centrally situated places: Playa Larga and Playa Girón. Meanwhile, paratroopers landed north of this area in order to control the only access roads to these two beaches, which ran through the Zapata swamp. Thus, the occupiers created a centre of force in Bay of Pigs and appointed a provisional government. They intended to take over power by fighting a war of attrition, with the aid of the U.S.
Historical War DramaCuban Revolutionary CinemaBay of Pigs InvasionPolitical PropagandaMilitary TensionEducational Documentary StyleAnti-Imperialist NarrativeGritty RealismPatriotic Mobilization

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Is Bay of Pigs worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bay of Pigs rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bay of Pigs?

1 h 58 min

Bay of Pigs runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is Bay of Pigs in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish.