Habanera
Synopsis
Year 1860. Rosa Maria, daughter of a wealthy Cuban landowner, is studying at a convent school in Cadiz and requests to return to Cuba after spending many years in Spain. But now the economic situation of his father is disastrous and therefore he tries to delay the return of his daughter, hiding that fact. Rosa Maria knows nothing and, at the refusal of his father, she runs away from school, embarking as a stowaway on a ship bound for home.
Top Cast
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Lolita Sevilla
Rosa María Estrada
Virgílio Teixeira
Capitán Dimas
Antonio Casas
Juan García
Félix de Pomés
Antonio Estrada
Pastor Serrador
Licenciado
Eulalia Tenorio
José María Tasso
Guardia
Israel Rivero
José Villasante
Contramaestre
Amalia Sánchez Ariño
Koko Fernández
Nora Samsó
José Riesgo
Kalubi
Pilar Gómez Ferrer
Ángel Duarte
Agustín Povedano
Negro Silva
Rufino Inglés
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José María Elorrieta
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Sebares, José María Elorrieta
- Original Score
- Rafael Ibarbia
- Original Title
- Habanera
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Aldebarán Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José María Elorrieta
Manuel Sebares, José María Elorrieta
Rafael Ibarbia
Alfonso Nieva
Antonio Gimeno
Department Leadership Roster
Alfonso Nieva
Director of Photography
Manuel Sebares
Writer
José María Elorrieta
Writer
José María Elorrieta
Director
Antonio Gimeno
Editor
Teddy Villalba
Production Design
Teddy Villalba
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Habanera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Habanera about?
Year 1860. Rosa Maria, daughter of a wealthy Cuban landowner, is studying at a convent school in Cadiz and requests to return to Cuba after spending many years in Spain. But now the economic situation of his father is disastrous and therefore he tries to delay the return of his daughter, hiding that fact. Rosa Maria knows nothing and, at the refusal of his father, she runs away from school, embarking as a stowaway on a ship bound for home.
Who directed Habanera?
Habanera was directed by José María Elorrieta.
Who stars in Habanera?
The principal cast of Habanera includes Lolita Sevilla, Virgílio Teixeira, Antonio Casas, Félix de Pomés, Pastor Serrador.
When was Habanera released and how long is it?
Habanera was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Habanera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Habanera was composed by Rafael Ibarbia.