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Dollan Cannell's documentary on the hundreds of alleged plots to assassinate Fidel Castro, and a look at the evolution of Cuban politics. If the title of this extraordinary film sounds ludicrous, don't be fooled. This film looks at the incredible story of the 638 alleged plots by the CIA and Cuban exiles to kill the Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
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00:011, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.
00:17The eyes of the world were focused on this little island in the Caribbean Sea.
00:22He was the great hope of a nation in crisis.
00:25Just 30 days ago, Fidel Castro entered Havana as one of the greatest heroes in Cuba's history.
00:31He was a communist visionary.
00:33He was America's worst nightmare.
00:38For America, there is danger on the doorstep.
00:43There are those who will disbelieve what I'm about to say.
00:47Free Mental Media presents the controversial story of the CIA's 47-year crusade against Fidel Castro.
00:55Castro has cheered at us and got away with it.
00:58Nothing could drive a superpower of the Lord's master in the back.
01:02Discover the truth behind his notorious regime.
01:06Still they come, nearly 200 Cuban refugees a day.
01:10He always has in his mind only one point, the total power.
01:15This is Che Guevara.
01:16His dead body is now being sent out.
01:18These are anxious days for Cuba.
01:26The 638 plots against his life.
01:33I was asked to do it by my government.
01:35I myself support anybody who tries to kill Fidel Castro because I think it would do humanity a favor.
01:41No matter what the dictator intends or plans, Cuba, sera pronto libre.
01:46The men tried to kill him.
01:48I would gladly do so.
01:49I would consider my duty.
01:51And the man who refused to die.
02:01We only have to be successful once.
02:11We only have to be successful once.
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