El Benny

Overview

Based on the life of Benny Moré, the film concentrates on a period in the early 1950s when Moré leaves the orchestra of Duany and starts his own 'Banda Gigante'. In flashback we learn of his success in Mexico. Moré is caught in the events connected to Batista's coup in Cuba. Also, he tours Venezuela, where he suffers the machinations of a vengeful businessman. After collapsing and being hospitalised, Moré swears off alcohol. Some years later, he encounters his old band-mate Monchy, fallen on hard times.

Cast

Renny Arozarena

Benny Moré

Enrique Molina

Olimpo

Carlos Ever Fonseca

Angelius

Mario Guerra

Monchy

Limara Meneses

Aida

Isabel Santos

Maggie

Salvador Woods

Abuelo

Laura de la Uz

Irene

Kike Quiñones

Pedrito

Carlos Massola

León Arévalo