Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas
Sexo, maracas y chihuahuas
“A documentary about the incredible life of the musician Xavier Cugat”
Synopsis
A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films and TV shows. Sex and romance, gangsters, luxury cars and palm trees. From Barcelona to New York, with a stop in Cuba. The birth of Las Vegas. The sound of the maracas. Chihuahuas everywhere. The incredible life story of Xavier Cugat (1900-90).
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chucho Valdés
Self - Musician
Isabel Coixet
Self - Filmmaker
Javier Gurruchaga
Self - Musician
Óscar Gómez
Self - Musician
Jesús García de Dueñas
Self - Film Historian
Román Gubern
Self - Film Historian
Eduard Fornés
Self - Book Editor
Alex Zara
Self - Musician
Joana Biarnés
Self - Photographer
Nina Agustí
Self - Singer
Joan Valls
Self - Hotel Manager
Xavier Cugat
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego Mas Trelles
- Screenplay & Story
- Diego Mas Trelles
- Original Title
- Sexo, maracas y chihuahuas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Minimal Films, TV3, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Mas Trelles
Diego Mas Trelles
Raúl Cuevas
Iria Sanjurjo
Albert Solé
Department Leadership Roster
Diego Mas Trelles
Director
Diego Mas Trelles
Writer
Raúl Cuevas
Director of Photography
Albert Solé
Producer
Iria Sanjurjo
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas about?
A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films and TV shows. Sex and romance, gangsters, luxury cars and palm trees. From Barcelona to New York, with a stop in Cuba. The birth of Las Vegas. The sound of the maracas. Chihuahuas everywhere. The incredible life story of Xavier Cugat (1900-90).
Who directed Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas?
Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas was directed by Diego Mas Trelles.
Who stars in Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas?
The principal cast of Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas includes Chucho Valdés, Isabel Coixet, Javier Gurruchaga, Óscar Gómez, Jesús García de Dueñas.
When was Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas released and how long is it?
Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.