Cumbia
Synopsis
The story revolves around Evaristo who¸ accompanied by his drum¸ dreams of becoming a great figure and imposing his music on the whole world. Evaristo composes cumbias and more cumbias on his ranch and then in jail¸ where adverse situations take him. Meanwhile his delusions begin to come true¸ and without knowing it¸ his name and rhythm become famous.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
- Screenplay & Story
- Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
- Original Title
- Cumbia
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Jorge Gaitán Gómez, Ciro Martínez
Juan Manuel Herrera
Department Leadership Roster
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Director
Jorge Gaitán Gómez
Editor
Ciro Martínez
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cumbia
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What is Cumbia about?
The story revolves around Evaristo who¸ accompanied by his drum¸ dreams of becoming a great figure and imposing his music on the whole world. Evaristo composes cumbias and more cumbias on his ranch and then in jail¸ where adverse situations take him. Meanwhile his delusions begin to come true¸ and without knowing it¸ his name and rhythm become famous.
Who directed Cumbia?
Cumbia was directed by Zacarías Gómez Urquiza.
Who stars in Cumbia?
The principal cast of Cumbia includes Evaristo Márquez, Zulma Faiad, Julio Aldama, Mario Gareña, Guillermo Gálvez.
When was Cumbia released and how long is it?
Cumbia was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.