El Benny - 2006

El Benny 2006 Directed by Jorge Luis Sánchez

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.

Country Cuba

Production Country Cuba

Language Spanish

Spoken Language Spanish

Gneres Drama , Music

Production Companies ICAIC , Ibermedia , Igeldo Komunikazioa , Coral Capital Entertainment ltd.

Release Date 27 July 2006

132 mins