Copacabana
“Watch out Meryl! Here comes Barry Manilow: actor.”
Synopsis
In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.
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CBS - Copacabana TV Movie Promo [starring Barry Manilow] (1985)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-28
Top Cast
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Barry Manilow
Tony Starr
Annette O'Toole
Lola Lamar
Estelle Getty
Bella Stern
James T. Callahan
Dennis Reilly
Andra Akers
Pamela Devereaux
Silvana Gallardo
Conchita Rivera
Joseph Bologna
Rico Castelli
Ernie Sabella
Sam Gropper
Cliff Osmond
Angelo
Dwier Brown
Bibi Sutton
Stanley Brock
2nd Publisher
Clarence Felder
Nick Panotis
Hamilton Camp
Nicky Richards
Hartley Silver
Husband
Ralph M. Clift
Customer
John Petlock
Man in Lounge
Raf Mauro
1st Publisher
Lonnie Burr
Roscoe, Nightclub Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman, Bruce Sussman, James Lipton
- Original Score
- Bruce Bushman, Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman
- Original Title
- Copacabana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Stiletto Entertainment, Dick Clark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman, Bruce Sussman, James Lipton
Bruce Bushman, Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman
Bobby Byrne
Michael Jablow
Dick Clark, R.W. Goodwin, Dan Paulson
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Michael Jablow
Editor
R.W. Goodwin
Producer
Tracy Bousman
Production Design
Bruce Bushman
Original Music Composer
James Lipton
Writer
Barry Manilow
Original Music Composer
Jack Feldman
Original Music Composer
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copacabana
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What is Copacabana about?
In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.
Who directed Copacabana?
Copacabana was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Copacabana?
The principal cast of Copacabana includes Barry Manilow, Annette O'Toole, Estelle Getty, James T. Callahan, Andra Akers.
When was Copacabana released and how long is it?
Copacabana was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Copacabana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Copacabana was composed by Bruce Bushman, Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman.
Is Copacabana based on a book or true story?
Copacabana is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Barry Manilow", Characters: "Jack Feldman", Characters: "Bruce Sussman".