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We Were Strangers (1949)

China Valdes joins the Cuban underground after her brother is killed by the chief of the secret police, Ariete. She meets and falls in love with American expatriate Tony Fenner. Tony develops a plan to tunnel under the city's cemetery to a plot owned by a high official, assassinate him, and blow up the whole Cuban hierarchy at the ensuing state funeral. Together with a band of dedicated revolutionaries, they begin digging.

  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Adventure
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jennifer JonesJennifer JonesChina Valdés
  • Photo of John GarfieldJohn GarfieldTony Fenner
  • Photo of Pedro ArmendárizPedro ArmendárizArmando Ariete
  • Photo of Gilbert RolandGilbert RolandGuillermo Montilla
  • Photo of Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroChief
  • Photo of Wally CassellWally CassellMiguel
  • Photo of David BondDavid BondRamón Sánchez
  • Photo of José PérezJosé PérezToto
  • Photo of Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumM. Seymour
  • Photo of Lelia GoldoniLelia GoldoniConsuelo Valdés (uncredited)

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