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.

Details

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

Félix Pérez

Genaro

Cheryl Zaldívar

Sofía

Husmell Díaz

Arnulfo

Marcela Morales

Natalia

Serafín García

Gutiérrez

Rakel Adriana

Doñita

Bárbara Hernández

Lydia

Jorge Ferdecaz

Olegario

Ulyk Anello

Duany

Mayra Mazorra

Mamá de Benny