Killing Castro (film)
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| Directed by | Eif Rivera |
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| Cinematography | Zak Mulligan |
| Edited by | Andrew Mondshein |
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Running time | 113 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Killing Castro is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Eif Rivera in his feature film debut, and written by Thomas DeGrezia, Leon Hendrix and Colin Bateman. It stars Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall-Green, Titus Welliver, and Paul Ben-Victor.
Cast
- Al Pacino
- Diego Boneta as Fidel Castro
- Xolo Maridueña
- Diego Calva as Ernesto Guevara
- KiKi Layne
- Alexander Ludwig
- Ron Livingston
- Kendrick Sampson as Malcolm X
- Nicole Beharie
- Logan Marshall-Green
- Titus Welliver
- Paul Ben-Victor as Sam Giancana
Production
In December 2023, it was announced that a biographical drama film based on the true events of Fidel Castro visited New York City in 1960. Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall-Green, Titus Welliver, and Paul Ben-Victor rounded out the cast, with principal photography beginning that month.[2]
Release
Killing Castro screened in the industry market at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025, but does not yet have a confirmed public premiere date.[3]
References
- ^ "Killing Castro - TIFF". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (4 December 2023). "Al Pacino, Diego Boneta and Xolo Maridueña Star in 'Killing Castro' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (26 August 2025). "Romulus Entertainment Releases First Look For TIFF Pic 'Killing Castro' Starring Diego Boneta And Al Pacino". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 August 2025.