El Benny
2006•2h 12m•6.3•Released
MusicDrama
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.
Director
Jorge Luis Sánchez
Writer
Abrahán Rodríguez, Jorge Luis Sánchez
Languages
Spanish
Studio
ICAIC
Cast
Renny Arozarena
Benny Moré
Enrique Molina
Olimpo
Carlos Ever Fonseca
Angelius
Mario Guerra
Monchy
Limara Meneses
Aida
Isabel Santos
Maggie
Salvador Woods
Abuelo
Laura de la Uz
Irene
Kike Quiñones
Pedrito
Carlos Massola
León Arévalo
Félix Pérez
Genaro
Cheryl Zaldívar
Sofía
Husmell Díaz
Arnulfo
Marcela Morales
Natalia
Serafín García
Gutiérrez
Production
Company
ICAIC
Company
Coral Capital Entertainment ltd.
Company
Igeldo Komunikazioa
Company
Programa Ibermedia
Producer
Olga María Fernández González
Producer
Iohamil Navarro
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