Castro Ailing: Raul Hurries Home
Castro Ailing: Raul Hurries Home
Clip: 363501_1_1
Year Shot: 1960
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1674
Original Film: 033-062-03
HD: N/A
Location: Cuba and Moscow, Russia
Timecode: 00:33:57 - 00:34:55
Fidel Castro, ordered by doctors to take a complete rest from his activities as leader of Cuba's revolutionary government, temporarily steps out of the spotlight. He's shown in one of his last public appearances at the celebration of his movement's 7th anniversary. Brother Raul Castro, Fidel's heir apparent, is shown receiving a red carpet reception in Moscow, from which he hastened back to Cuba. Parade in Cuba, men march with flag, women parade. Cuba's army and citizens in a walking parade. MS - Fidel Castro standing on a podium. MS - Castrol's brother Raul on a podium in Moscow, Russia. CUS - Soviet audience applauding. MCUS - Raul hugs some Soviet woman.