Habana Blues(2005)
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?
Habana Blues (2005) is a drama and music film directed by Benito Zambrano, released on March 18, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Alberto Yoel, Roberto San Martín, Yailene Sierra and Mayra Rodríguez. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Benito Zambrano
- Writers:
- Ernesto Chao
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Claude Larrieu
- Production:
- Eurimages, Canal+ España, Consejería de Cultura de la Junta de Andalucía, ICAIC, Maestranza Films, Pyramide Productions
- Status:
- Released
Habana Blues (2005) Trailer
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Habana Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Yoel
as Ruy
Roberto San Martín
as Tito
- Yailene Sierra
Yailene Sierra
as Caridad
- Mayra Rodríguez
Mayra Rodríguez
as Lucía
- Ernesto Escalona
Ernesto Escalona
as Carlitos
Marta Calvó
as Marta
Roger Pera
as Lorenzo
Osvaldo Doimeadiós
as Roger
Key crew
Directed by Benito Zambrano, written by Ernesto Chao.
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Habana Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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Habana Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Habana Blues online?
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Habana Blues (2005) is available to stream on Acontra Plus, and to rent or buy from Rakuten TV and Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Habana Blues?
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The main cast of Habana Blues (2005) includes Alberto Yoel, Roberto San Martín, Yailene Sierra, Mayra Rodríguez and Ernesto Escalona. The film was directed by Benito Zambrano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Habana Blues released?
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Habana Blues was released on March 18, 2005 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Habana Blues worth watching?
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Habana Blues (2005) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Habana Blues?
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