Buena Vista Social Club

June. 04,1999      G
Rating:
7.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Compay Segundo as  Self
Eliades Ochoa as  Self
Ry Cooder as  Self
Joachim Cooder as  Self
Ibrahim Ferrer as  Self
Omara Portuondo as  Self

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