El Benny

El Benny (2006)

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.

Date of release
2006-07-27
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (7)
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Music, Drama
Director
Jorge Luis Sánchez

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

El Benny is a Cuban film released in 2006, directed and co-written by Jorge Luis Sánchez, his first feature-length film. It is a fictional story based on the life of the famous Cuban musician Benny Moré. The film includes new versions of his songs, performed by musicians including Chucho Valdés, Juan Formell, Haila and Orishas.

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