Movie: El Benny

Top 10 Billed Cast

Renny Arozarena
Renny Arozarena

Benny Moré

Enrique Molina
Enrique Molina

Olimpo

Carlos Ever Fonseca
Carlos Ever Fonseca

Angelius

Mario Guerra
Mario Guerra

Monchy

Limara Meneses
Limara Meneses

Aida

Isabel Santos
Isabel Santos

Maggie

Salvador Woods
Salvador Woods

Abuelo

Laura de la Uz
Laura de la Uz

Irene

Kike Quiñones
Kike Quiñones

Pedrito

Carlos Massola
Carlos Massola

León Arévalo

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2006-07-27

  • Average

    6.3

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
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  • Languages:

    Español
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