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El Benny (2006)

El Benny (2006)

Drama Music
Release Date: 2006, July 27
Directors: Jorge Luis Sánchez
Countries: Cuba
Production: ICAIC, Coral Capital Entertainment ltd., Igeldo Komunikazioa, Programa Ibermedia
Cast: Isabel Santos, Enrique Molina, Mario Guerra, Laura de la Uz, Ulyk Anello, Carlos Massola, Jorge Ferdecaz, Limara Meneses, Renny Arozarena, Serafín García, Carlos Ever Fonseca, Salvador Woods

Overview:

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.

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