Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
1999 · G · 1h 45m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana.
Director: Wim Wenders
Writers: Wim Wenders
Music by: Jerry Boys
Cinematography: Jörg Widmer, Robby Müller
Editor: Brian Johnson
Rated 7.5/10 by 380 viewers
Cast
Compay Segundo as SelfEliades Ochoa as SelfRy Cooder as SelfJoachim Cooder as SelfIbrahim Ferrer as SelfOmara Portuondo as SelfRubén González as SelfOrlando 'Cachaíto' López as SelfAmadito Valdés as SelfManuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal as SelfBarbarito Torres as SelfPío Leyva as SelfMore like this
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