The First Charge of the Machete

The First Charge of the Machete

1969 · 84 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

Cuban peasants wield machetes in a violent uprising against Spanish authorities in the late 19th century.

Directed by Manuel Octavio Gómez · Written by Manuel Octavio Gómez

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