

Havana Blues
2005-03-18 · 115 min · ★ 6.4
When Spanish record producers express interest in Cuban musicians Ruy and Tito, the longtime friends are faced with the prospect of leaving their loved ones behind. After years of hoping and dreaming, they've finally earned the opportunity to bring their music to the rest of the world. But are the emotional trade-offs worth it in the end?
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- Directors
- Benito Zambrano
- Production companies
- Eurimages, Canal+ España, Consejería de Cultura de la Junta de Andalucía, ICAIC, Maestranza Films, Pyramide Productions
- Countries
- France, Spain, Cuba
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Alberto YoelRuy
Roberto San MartínTito
Marta CalvóMarta
Roger PeraLorenzo
Osvaldo DoimeadiósRogerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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