Declassified: Godfathers of Havana (2006)

Synopsis of Declassified: Godfathers of Havana

In the years immediately prior to Fidel Castro's Cuban revolution, which put him in power in February 1959, the country functioned not simply as a gold coast of the American elite, but as a seemingly limitless source of income for the Mafia. As a result, Castro booted out both the mob and the Batista government when his tanks rolled into Havana. This program from cable's History Channel explores Cuba during the pre-Castro years. It explains how the mob's involvement in the country began during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s, how the country evolved into a focal point of narcotics trafficking, and how the Mafia eventually set up a hedonistic Cuban paradise surrounding it. This exposé draws heavily on archival materials and interviews with historians who provide an inside perspective. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

47 mins

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Documentary

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