Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club

In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.

7.5 /10 369 votes
June 4, 1999 1h 45m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Wim Wenders
Writers Nick Gold, Wim Wenders
Studio Kintop Pictures
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Compay Segundo

Compay Segundo

Self

Eliades Ochoa

Eliades Ochoa

Self

Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Self

Joachim Cooder

Joachim Cooder

Self

Ibrahim Ferrer

Ibrahim Ferrer

Self

Omara Portuondo

Omara Portuondo

Self

Rubén González

Self

Orlando 'Cachaíto' López

Self

Amadito Valdés

Self

Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal

Self

Barbarito Torres

Self

Pío Leyva

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Vista Social Club was released on June 4, 1999.

The runtime of Buena Vista Social Club is 1h 45m.

Buena Vista Social Club is a Documentary, Music movie.

Buena Vista Social Club has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Buena Vista Social Club is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Buena Vista Social Club was directed by Wim Wenders.

The main cast of Buena Vista Social Club includes Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder.

Buena Vista Social Club is originally in English.