Havana Blues
Habana Blues
Synopsis
When Spanish record producers express interest in Cuban musicians Ruy and Tito, the longtime friends are faced with the prospect of leaving their loved ones behind. After years of hoping and dreaming, they've finally earned the opportunity to bring their music to the rest of the world. But are the emotional trade-offs worth it in the end?
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Habana Blues Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benito Zambrano
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Chao, Peter Andermatt, Rolando Díaz, Alejandro Hernández, Benito Zambrano
- Original Score
- Juan Antonio Leyva, Equis Alfonso Valdes, Descemer Bueno, Kiki Ferrer, Dayan Abad, Kelvis Ochoa, José Luis Garrido
- Original Title
- Habana Blues
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Eurimages, Canal+ España, Consejería de Cultura de la Junta de Andalucía, ICAIC, Maestranza Films, Pyramide Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benito Zambrano
Ernesto Chao, Peter Andermatt, Rolando Díaz, Alejandro Hernández, Benito Zambrano
Juan Antonio Leyva, Equis Alfonso Valdes, Descemer Bueno, Kiki Ferrer, Dayan Abad, Kelvis Ochoa, José Luis Garrido
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Fernando Pardo
Department Leadership Roster
Benito Zambrano
Director
Fernando Pardo
Editor
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Director of Photography
Ernesto Chao
Writer
Rolando Díaz
Writer
Alejandro Hernández
Writer
Benito Zambrano
Writer
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What is Havana Blues about?
When Spanish record producers express interest in Cuban musicians Ruy and Tito, the longtime friends are faced with the prospect of leaving their loved ones behind. After years of hoping and dreaming, they've finally earned the opportunity to bring their music to the rest of the world. But are the emotional trade-offs worth it in the end?
Who directed Havana Blues?
Havana Blues was directed by Benito Zambrano.
Who stars in Havana Blues?
The principal cast of Havana Blues includes Alberto Yoel, Roberto San Martín, Yailene Sierra, Mayra Rodríguez, Ernesto Escalona.
When was Havana Blues released and how long is it?
Havana Blues was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Havana Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Havana Blues was composed by Juan Antonio Leyva, Equis Alfonso Valdes, Descemer Bueno, Kiki Ferrer, Dayan Abad, Kelvis Ochoa, José Luis Garrido.