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Documentary, Music

Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

"In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life."
1h 45m
7.5
Overview
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
Director

Wim Wenders

Original Tittle

Buena Vista Social Club

Revenue

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Main Actor

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Compay Segundo

Self

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Eliades Ochoa

Self

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Ry Cooder

Self

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Joachim Cooder

Self

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Ibrahim Ferrer

Self

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Omara Portuondo

Self

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Rubén González

Self

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Orlando 'Cachaíto' López

Self

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Amadito Valdés

Self

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