Manhattan Merengue
“Dance is the rhythm of the heart”
Synopsis
A realistic look at the life of a young immigrant man who comes to America with the hope of dancing on Broadway.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph B. Vasquez
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph B. Vasquez, Rue Kent Wildman
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Manhattan Merengue
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph B. Vasquez
Joseph B. Vasquez, Rue Kent Wildman
Lalo Schifrin
David Castillo
Juan Carlos Codazzi
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph B. Vasquez
Director
Joseph B. Vasquez
Screenplay
Rue Kent Wildman
Screenplay
Juan Carlos Codazzi
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
David Castillo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Merengue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manhattan Merengue about?
A realistic look at the life of a young immigrant man who comes to America with the hope of dancing on Broadway.
Who directed Manhattan Merengue?
Manhattan Merengue was directed by Joseph B. Vasquez.
Who stars in Manhattan Merengue?
The principal cast of Manhattan Merengue includes George Perez, Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Alyson Reed, Isela Vega.
When was Manhattan Merengue released and how long is it?
Manhattan Merengue was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Manhattan Merengue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manhattan Merengue was composed by Lalo Schifrin.