Summary Based on the life of Benny Moré, the film concentrates on a period in the early 1950s when Moré leaves the orchestra of Duany and starts his own 'Banda Gigante'. In flashback we learn of his success in Mexico. Moré is caught in the events connected to Batista's coup in Cuba. Also, he tours Venezuela, where he suffers the machinations of a vengeful businessman. After collapsing and being hospitalised, Moré swears off alcohol. Some years later, he encounters his old band-mate Monchy, fallen on hard times. View more details
Directed : Jorge Luis Sánchez
Written : Jorge Luis Sánchez Abrahán Rodríguez
Stars : Renny Arozarena Laura De la Uz Ulyk Anello Rakel Adriana
Genres : Drama Musical
Release date : Jul 26, 2006
Countries of origin : Cuba
Language : Spanish
Filming locations : Havana, Cuba
Production companies : Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC) Coral Capital Entertainment
Summary Based on the life of Benny Moré, the film concentrates on a period in the early 1950s when Moré leaves the orchestra of Duany and starts his own 'Banda Gigante'. In flashback we learn of his success in Mexico. Moré is caught in the events connected to Batista's coup in Cuba. Also, he tours Venezuela, where he suffers the machinations of a vengeful businessman. After collapsing and being hospitalised, Moré swears off alcohol. Some years later, he encounters his old band-mate Monchy, fallen on hard times. View more details
Genres : Drama Musical
Release date : Jul 26, 2006
Countries of origin : Cuba
Language : Spanish
Filming locations : Havana, Cuba
Production companies : Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC) Coral Capital Entertainment
