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The King of Havana

Original title: El rey de La Habana
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
678
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Yordanka Ariosa and Maykol David Tortoló in The King of Havana (2015)
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Governmental oppression puts Reynaldo in a "reformatory" form which he manages to escape. He tries to survive on the streets of Havana. Hopes, disappointments, rum, humor, and hunger accompa... Read allGovernmental oppression puts Reynaldo in a "reformatory" form which he manages to escape. He tries to survive on the streets of Havana. Hopes, disappointments, rum, humor, and hunger accompany him until he meets the two life artists.Governmental oppression puts Reynaldo in a "reformatory" form which he manages to escape. He tries to survive on the streets of Havana. Hopes, disappointments, rum, humor, and hunger accompany him until he meets the two life artists.

  • Director
    • Agustí Villaronga
  • Writers
    • Pedro Juan Gutiérrez
    • Agustí Villaronga
  • Stars
    • Maykol David Tortoló
    • Yordanka Ariosa
    • Héctor Medina
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    678
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Agustí Villaronga
    • Writers
      • Pedro Juan Gutiérrez
      • Agustí Villaronga
    • Stars
      • Maykol David Tortoló
      • Yordanka Ariosa
      • Héctor Medina
    • 3User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Maykol David Tortoló
    • Reynaldo, the King
    Yordanka Ariosa
    Yordanka Ariosa
    • Magda
    Héctor Medina
    Héctor Medina
    • Yunisleidi
    Ileana Wilson
    • Fredesbinda
    Kimbo
    • Gravedigger
    • (as José María Sánchez)
    Chanel Terrero
    Chanel Terrero
    • Yamilé
    Jonathan Maravilla
    • Cheo
    Lia Chapman
    Lia Chapman
    • Daysi
    Celines Toribio
    Celines Toribio
    • Camarera
    • (as Celinés Toribio)
    Jazz Vilá
    Jazz Vilá
    • Raulito
    Julián Martínez
    • Yuma
    Hamlet Hiraldo Frías
    • Rey niño
    Reina Oviedo
    • Madre del Rey
    Jean Luis Burgos
    • Nelson
    • (as Jean Luis Burgos Estevez)
    Orestes Amador
    • Policía Azotea
    Teo Terrero
    • Teacher
    Daniel Luciano
    • Ayudante Enterrador
    Ramón Meritis
    • Limosnero
    • Director
      • Agustí Villaronga
    • Writers
      • Pedro Juan Gutiérrez
      • Agustí Villaronga
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    • Trivia
      The painting depicting a lady in red, which in the movie is supposed to be a rare Pablo Picasso painting, was done by Manolo Campoamor, acclaimed multimedia artist and former singer of influential proto- punk Spanish band Kaka de Luxe,
    • Goofs
      The truck that runs along the street with a loudspeaker is a 2005 Hyundai Porter, a model launched eight years after the setting.

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    Featured review
    9/10

    Cruel and full of truths

    This film is an excellent adaptation of the novel of Pedro Juan Gutiérrez. The novel and the film depicts the misery of Cuba when the Soviet Union ceased to exist. Maybe things there are better today, but the communist censorship prevented the world from seeing what was happening in the country. Impressive as the screenwriter and director were faithful to the book. Hell on communist Cuba where prostitution and crime are essential for survival. As for the film actors are excellent and convincing. Apparently unable to shoot in Cuba, and the footage was shot in the Dominican Republic. Cruel good and true film. An excellent complement to an important book.
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    • Oct 31, 2016
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2015 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Dominican Republic
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El rei de l'Havana
    • Filming locations
      • Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic(street scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Bord Cadre Films
      • Canal+ España
      • Esencia Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $148,797
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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