

Buena Vista Social Club
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
7.5
1999
1h 45m
DocumentaryMusic
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
Top Cast

Compay Segundo
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Eliades Ochoa
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Ry Cooder
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Joachim Cooder
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Ibrahim Ferrer
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Omara Portuondo
Self
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Rubén González
Self
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Orlando 'CachaĂto' LĂłpez
Self
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Amadito Valdés
Self
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Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
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