Monday FILM NIGHT: Cuba (1979) starring Sean Connery

On Monday, March 3rd, at 6pm in the Rosenthal Lecture Room at the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s offices, the drama Cuba will be shown.

The showing is FREE to all.  However, only reserved seating is available.  Those who wish to attend must call 561.832.0731, ext. 110 to reserve a seat.  Email responses are not accepted.

In the film mercenary Robert Drapes, played by Sean Connery, travels to Cuba at the request of the corrupt General Bello, played by Martin Balsam. Although cynical by nature, Drapes cannot help but be revolted by the brutality he witnesses. Drapes also meets up with old flame Alexandra Pulido, played by Brooke Adams, now married to a wealthy landowner. As their affair is rekindled, they find themselves caught up in the imminent, fiery revolution. Surrounded by volatile guerilla fighters and the human vultures present at all coups, Drapes must come to terms with his shifting views if he has any thought of getting out alive.

The Hollywood Reporter found it “thought-provoking, fast-moving and totally absorbing” while Roger Ebert called it “an intelligent thriller.”

The Foundation’s Executive Director Alexander C. Ives will present a short introduction, linking the film with the causes and work of the Preservation Foundation.
  
The showing will begin at 6pm.
  
Please note, doors lock at 6:15pm.

The film’s approximate runtime is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Refreshments will be provided.
  
As with all events, the Preservation Foundation expects attendees to act respectfully.  We reserve the right to turn away anyone.