El Benny (2006)

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El Benny on IMDb 7.5/10 56 votes

Released:
2006-07-27

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.

Director:
Jorge Luis Sánchez

Runtime:
2h 12min

Genre:
Music, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Renny Arozarena
    as
    Benny Moré
  • Enrique Molina
    as
    Olimpo
  • Carlos Ever Fonseca
    as
    Angelius
  • Mario Guerra
    as
    Monchy
  • Limara Meneses
    as
    Aida