Revolt in Cuba - 1958 | Movietone Moment | 30 December 2022

Описание: On this day in 1958, rebel guerrillas, led by Fidel Castro, were involved in heavy fighting around the town of Santa Clara. Here is a British Movietone report showing people in Havana celebrating the triumph of Fidel Castro.

Havana went wild as the news spread that Cuba's long struggle had ended with the flight of Batista and the triumph of Fidel Castro. Castro is on his way to Havana, and his troops will soon be there. Now is the moment to celebrate and demonstrate: run to the gaols and let out the political prisoners! And try to get a bit of our own back. Opportunity beckons. Go to the Gambling Halls and break them up. The Government made big profit there, why shouldn't we?

MS people in street (key). MS pan same. MS procession in street. GV crowd. MS doorway - people pass. MS people talk in street. Same. MS people wave arms in excitement. MS people loot building. GV same. MS same. GV wreckage. MS same. CU money on floor. MS man comes out with chair. CU sign - tilt to man taking away chair.

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