Buena Vista Social Club(1999)
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
Buena Vista Social Club Synopsis
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.
Buena Vista Social Club (1999) is a documentary and music film directed by Wim Wenders, released on June 4, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder and Joachim Cooder. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 384 ratings.
- Director:
- Wim Wenders
- Writers:
- Nick Gold, Wim Wenders
- Producers:
- Ulrich Felsberg, Deepak Nayar
- Cinematographer:
- Jörg Widmer
- Production:
- Kintop Pictures, Road Movies
- Status:
- Released
Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Trailer
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Buena Vista Social Club Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Buena Vista Social Club.
Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Promo (VHS Capture)
Trailer
Wim Wenders on Buena Vista Social Club’s Ibrahim Ferrer
Featurette
Buena Vista Social Club Cast & Crew
Main cast
Compay Segundo
as Self
Eliades Ochoa
as Self
Ry Cooder
as Self
Joachim Cooder
as Self
Ibrahim Ferrer
as Self
Omara Portuondo
as Self
- Rubén González
Rubén González
as Self
- Orlando 'Cachaíto' López
Orlando 'Cachaíto' López
as Self
- Amadito Valdés
Amadito Valdés
as Self
- Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
as Self
- Barbarito Torres
Barbarito Torres
as Self
- Pío Leyva
Pío Leyva
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Wim Wenders, written by Nick Gold and Wim Wenders, produced by Ulrich Felsberg and Deepak Nayar.
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Buena Vista Social Club Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 384 ratings.
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Buena Vista Social Club – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buena Vista Social Club online?
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Buena Vista Social Club (1999) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buena Vista Social Club?
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The main cast of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) includes Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder and Ibrahim Ferrer. The film was directed by Wim Wenders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buena Vista Social Club released?
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Buena Vista Social Club was released on June 4, 1999 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Buena Vista Social Club worth watching?
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Buena Vista Social Club (1999) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 384 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Buena Vista Social Club?
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Yes. The official Buena Vista Social Club trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.