DocumentaryMusic
Buena Vista Social Club
"In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life."
7.5/ 10
June 4, 1999
1h 45m
Available on:
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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. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
Director: Wim Wenders
Cast
Compay Segundo
Self
Eliades Ochoa
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Ry Cooder
Self
Joachim Cooder
Self
Ibrahim Ferrer
Self
Omara Portuondo
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Rubén González
Self
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Orlando 'CachaĂto' LĂłpez
Self
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Amadito Valdés
Self
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Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
Self
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