El Benny
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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El Benny
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 27, 2006
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Music, Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
El Benny
Production Companies
ICAIC, Coral Capital Entertainment ltd., Ibermedia, Igeldo Komunikazioa
Director
Jorge Luis Sánchez
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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