Summaries

It is the story of a Cuban farmer and music promoter who gambles everything on a deal that appears too good to be true.

JC is a 'big fish in a small pond' who lives beyond his means. To make ends meet he juggles multiple small businesses with varying degrees of success. As a farmer, JC struggles with an arid growing season and broken machinery. As a local music promoter, he entertains visiting tourists with flair and extraordinarily talented musicians. As a small-time hustler he jumps into a questionable opportunity that strains his marriage and puts everything he's earned at risk. Underneath the charisma and wisecracking persona, JC is a considerate man who just wants to provide for his family and make a deal that could change his life for the better. Fate and fortune rarely meet for the meek so when he decides to take a big risk, will this mysterious and nerve-racking new venture answer all his prayers? MAMBO MAN is packed with musical contributions from Cuban legends including; Candido Fabre, Maria Ochoa, Alma Latina, David Alvarez, Arturo Jorge, Omara Portuondo, Eliades Ochoa, Juan De Marcos Gonzalez and the Afro-Cuba All Stars.

Details

Keywords
  • son
  • cuba
  • hector
  • cuban music
  • buena vista
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 24, 2021
Countries of origin United Kingdom Cuba
Language Spanish
Filming locations Cuba
Production companies Tumi Productions

Box office

Budget $500000
Gross worldwide $2237

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 22m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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