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The King of Havana

Original title: El rey de La Habana
2015 · 2 h 5 min
Directed by Agustí Villaronga · Spain · Spanish Cinema
Drama

Cast

Maykol David Tortoló Yordanka Ariosa Héctor Medina Ileana Wilson Kimbo Chanel Terrero

Credits

Written by: Pedro Juan Gutiérrez

Plot

Recently escaped from reformatory, Reinaldo struggles to get by in the streets of Havana in the late 90s, one of the worst decades for Cuban society. Hopes, disillusionment, rum, good humor and above all hunger, accompany him in his wanderings, until he meets Magda and Yunisleidy, survivors like himself.

Sinekatalog’s take

The King of Havana (2015) is a Spanish drama directed by Agustí Villaronga. It stars Maykol David Tortoló, Yordanka Ariosa and Héctor Medina. It runs 125 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 6.0 / 10 (733 votes)
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