La bella del Alhambra (1989)

Story shows the genesis of the career and the rise of Esther the most beloved actress of most popular theater in Havana at the turn of the 19th century.

Director:

Enrique Pineda Barnet

Writers:

Miguel Barnet, Enrique Pineda Barnet

Stars:

Beatriz Valdés, Omar Valdés, César Évora

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Beatriz Valdés	...	Rachel
Omar Valdés	...	Federico
César Évora	...	Amante Rachel
Carlos Cruz	...	Adolfito
Isabel Moreno	...	La mejicana
Jorge Martínez	...	Jorge
Verónica Lynn	...	Madre Rachel
Miguel Gutiérrez	...	Bazan
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Héctor Echemendia
Carlos Mas
Miguel Navarro	...	Lopez
Héctor Eduardo Suárez	...	Amante de Rachel
Ramón Veloz	...	Rolen

Storyline

Story shows the genesis of the career and the rise of Esther the most beloved actress of most popular theater in Havana at the turn of the 19th century.

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Genres:

Musical | Drama

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Details

Country:

Cuba Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

December 1989 (Cuba)

Also Known As:

The Beauty of the Alhambra

Filming Locations:

Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba

Company Credits

Production Co:

Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC), Televisión Española (TVE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

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La Bella de la Alhambra is a good movie where Cuban music mixes with nostalgia and history. La Alhambra used to be a very popular theater for men in now bygone times in Havana.It was a hot spot in the first half of XX century. Many willful singers and actresses tried their luck there looking for fame and money. Many male spectators traded there their boyhood for manhood. The movie captures the atmosphere of the place.The music brings remembrances and rhythm.Good movie with good acting.Knowing Spanish is of great advantage, since reading subtitles will make you miss some "flavor" in the expressions