School of Assassins

Jan 1, 1967

0h 8m

★ 0.0

Overview

"This anti-Communism film uses animation to tell the story of two brothers, one of whom receives training for hemispheric subversion in Cuba and returns to his own country to spread violence and terror. He realizes his mistake when, in the course of trying to destroy an experimental farm, his actions bring about the death of his brother Gustavo. Produced by Copri International Films, Inc. (Miami, FL) and directed by Jose D. de Villegas" (US National Archives).

Genres

Animation

War

Production Companies

United States Information Agency (USIA)

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