COMEDY . 1965 . 1h 6m . 6.7/10

The Life of Juanita Castro_

A playwright taunts a number of actors into improvising a truly ridiculous but subtlely meaningful meditation on Fidel Castro and his family.

Starring Marie Menken, Elecktrah, Waldo Diaz Balart
6.7/10
Rating
1h 6m
Runtime
1965
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A playwright taunts a number of actors into improvising a truly ridiculous but subtlely meaningful meditation on Fidel Castro and his family.

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Cast
Marie Menken stars as Juanita Castro in The Life of Juanita Castro.
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Year context
The Life of Juanita Castro was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
A playwright taunts a number of actors into improvising a truly ridiculous but subtlely meaningful meditation on Fidel Castro and his family.
The Life of Juanita Castro is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 6m.

CAST (8)

Marie Menken
Marie Menken
Juanita Castro
E
Elecktrah
Raul Castro
WD
Waldo Diaz Balart
Himself
MO
Mercedes Ospina
Fidel Castro
MO
Marina Ospina
Che Guevera
Ultra Violet
Ultra Violet
Herself
Ronald Tavel
Ronald Tavel
Stage Director
FH
Fayette Hauser

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
66 min (1h 6m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (6 votes)

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What is The Life of Juanita Castro about?
A playwright taunts a number of actors into improvising a truly ridiculous but subtlely meaningful meditation on Fidel Castro and his family.
How long is The Life of Juanita Castro?
The Life of Juanita Castro has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in The Life of Juanita Castro?
The cast of The Life of Juanita Castro includes Marie Menken, Elecktrah, Waldo Diaz Balart, Mercedes Ospina, Marina Ospina.
What is the rating of The Life of Juanita Castro?
The Life of Juanita Castro has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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