Release Date
2006-07-27
Status
Released
Original Title
El Benny
Runtime
2h 12m
Original Language
ES
Production Countries
Cuba
Production Companies
ICAIC, Coral Capital Entertainment ltd., Igeldo Komunikazioa, Programa Ibermedia
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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