Salsa
“The Dirtiest Dancing Of Them All!”
Synopsis
Fatherless barrio Puerto Rican Rico is a menial car mechanic by day, but lives for the nights, when he dances and dates hot dancing girls, cockily convinced the title of Salsa king in fancy nightclub La Luna's upcoming contest is to be his. He encourages his best friend, courteous gentleman Ken, to date his sister Margarita so he gets a free hand with her flirtatious classmate Lola. The reigning salsa queen Luna's interest in Rico as dance-partner threatens his on-off relationship with Vicki. More jealous trouble follows when Ken and Margarita fall in true love.
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SALSA - (1988) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boaz Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- Shepard Goldman, Boaz Davidson, Tomás Benitez
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar, Michael Bishop
- Original Title
- Salsa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.9M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boaz Davidson
Shepard Goldman, Boaz Davidson, Tomás Benitez, Eli Tavor
Wojciech Kilar, Michael Bishop
David Gurfinkel
Alain Jakubowicz
Menahem Golan, Brian Gendece, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Boaz Davidson
Director
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
Menahem Golan
Producer
Shepard Goldman
Screenplay
Brian Gendece
Producer
Boaz Davidson
Screenplay
Tomás Benitez
Screenplay
Yoram Globus
Producer
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salsa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salsa about?
Fatherless barrio Puerto Rican Rico is a menial car mechanic by day, but lives for the nights, when he dances and dates hot dancing girls, cockily convinced the title of Salsa king in fancy nightclub La Luna's upcoming contest is to be his. He encourages his best friend, courteous gentleman Ken, to date his sister Margarita so he gets a free hand with her flirtatious classmate Lola. The reigning salsa queen Luna's interest in Rico as dance-partner threatens his on-off relationship with Vicki. More jealous trouble follows when Ken and Margarita fall in true love.
Who directed Salsa?
Salsa was directed by Boaz Davidson.
Who stars in Salsa?
The principal cast of Salsa includes Robi Draco Rosa, Rodney Harvey, Magali Alvarado, Miranda Garrison, Moon Orona.
When was Salsa released and how long is it?
Salsa was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Salsa make at the box office?
Salsa grossed $8.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Salsa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salsa was composed by Wojciech Kilar, Michael Bishop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salsa?
Salsa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).