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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = I Am Cuba (Soy Cuba) | |name = I Am Cuba (Ya Kuba / Soy Cuba) | ||
|picture = Soy Cuba.jpg | |picture = Soy Cuba.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Original Poster'' | |caption = ''Original Poster'' | ||
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'''''I Am Cuba''''' (''Soy Cuba | '''''I Am Cuba''''' (Russian: Я Куба, ''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. | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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== M1911A1 == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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[[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer draws his M1911 when police arrest a group of leftist students.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer draws his M1911 when police arrest a group of leftist students.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1911 is seen in holster in the same scene.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1911 is seen in holster in the same scene.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A police officer with a [[Thompson M1928A1]] carries an M1911 in holster.]] | |||
[[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The chief draws his pistol.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The chief draws his pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Engraved grips can be seen.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Engraved grips can be seen.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The chief fires at rioting students.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The chief fires at rioting students.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Guerrillas commander carries an M1911 in holster.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-M1911-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Guerrillas commander carries an M1911 in holster.]] | ||
= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
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== Cristobal M2 == | == Cristobal M2 == | ||
[[Cristobal M2]] carbines are used by some guerrillas. These rifles are fitted with straight magazines that corresponds Cuban issued version. | [[Cristobal M2]] carbines are used by some guerrillas. These rifles are fitted with straight magazines that corresponds Cuban issued version. | ||
[[File: | [[File:San-Cristobal34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Cristobal Model 2 with straight magazine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-Cristobal-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man at the right holds a Cristobal carbine.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-Cristobal-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man at the right holds a Cristobal carbine.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-Cristobal-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Cristobal is seen at the background.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-Cristobal-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Cristobal is seen at the background.]] | ||
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== Remington 870 == | == Remington 870 == | ||
A rebel is seen with a pump action shotgun that appears to be a [[Remington 870]]. | A rebel is seen with a pump action shotgun that appears to be a [[Remington 870]]. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Rem870WingAP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 Wingmaster AP - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The stock is seen.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The stock is seen.]] | ||
[[File:Soy Cuba-Shotgun-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel and pump is seen.]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-Shotgun-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel and pump is seen.]] | ||
== | == Winchester Model 1912 == | ||
Another rebel carries an | Another rebel carries what appears to be an [[Winchester Model 1912]] shotgun. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:Soy Cuba-Shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Soy Cuba-Shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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I Am Cuba (Russian: Я Куба, 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.
Submachine Guns
Thompson M1928A1
Thompson M1928A1 SMGs are widely used by Havana police and guerrillas.
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.
Rifles
Springfield M1903A1
Many guerrillas and government soldiers are armed with Springfield M1903A1 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.
M1 Garand
Some Castro rebels and government soldiers are armed with M1 Garand rifles.
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.
Cristobal M2
Cristobal M2 carbines are used by some guerrillas. These rifles are fitted with straight magazines that corresponds Cuban issued version.
Shotguns
Single Barreled Shotgun
Some guerrillas are armed with Single Barreled Shotguns.
Double Barreled Shotgun
Some guerrillas are armed with Double Barreled Shotguns.
Remington 870
A rebel is seen with a pump action shotgun that appears to be a Remington 870.
Winchester Model 1912
Another rebel carries what appears to be an Winchester Model 1912 shotgun.
Other Weapons
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
Some rebels carry Mk 2 hand grenades.
