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Salsa

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
1.4K
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Salsa (1988)
MusicRomance

As a young East Los Angeles Latino pursues his dream of becoming a great Salsa dancer, he is enraged to learn that his little sister is romantically involved with his best friend.As a young East Los Angeles Latino pursues his dream of becoming a great Salsa dancer, he is enraged to learn that his little sister is romantically involved with his best friend.As a young East Los Angeles Latino pursues his dream of becoming a great Salsa dancer, he is enraged to learn that his little sister is romantically involved with his best friend.

  • Director
    • Boaz Davidson
  • Writers
    • Boaz Davidson
    • Eli Tavor
    • Tomás Benitez
  • Stars
    • Draco Rosa
    • Rodney Harvey
    • Magali Alvarado
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Boaz Davidson
    • Writers
      • Boaz Davidson
      • Eli Tavor
      • Tomás Benitez
    • Stars
      • Draco Rosa
      • Rodney Harvey
      • Magali Alvarado
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Draco Rosa
    Draco Rosa
    • Rico
    • (as Robby Rosa)
    Rodney Harvey
    Rodney Harvey
    • Ken
    Magali Alvarado
    • Rita
    Miranda Garrison
    Miranda Garrison
    • Luna
    Moon Orona
    • Lola
    Angela Alvarado
    Angela Alvarado
    • Vicki
    Loyda Ramos
    Loyda Ramos
    • Mother
    Valente Rodriguez
    Valente Rodriguez
    • Chuey
    Daniel Rojo
    • Orlando
    Humberto Ortiz
    • Beto
    Roxan Flores
    • Nena
    Robert Gould
    • Boss
    Chesher Cat
    • Sister
    • (as Deborah Chesher)
    Debra Ortega
    • Aunt…
    Renee Victor
    Renee Victor
    • Aunt…
    Joanne Garcia
    • Waitress…
    Leroy Anderson
    • Self
    Bobby Caldwell
    Bobby Caldwell
    • Self
    • Director
      • Boaz Davidson
    • Writers
      • Boaz Davidson
      • Eli Tavor
      • Tomás Benitez
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    User reviews21

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    10albizu_03

    Robi Draco Rosa

    Hola. I recommend this beautiful movie.Is great.Not only because it talks about Puerto Rico,Is great because the Biggest Cast is our Puertorrican Robi Draco Rosa.So much talent in his past in his present and i hope in his future.And his present wife Angela Alvarado is great they make a team together.As an actor he may be Robby Rosa but in his music he is Robi Draco Rosa.So poetic and so Boricua.Did you see him in the Latin Grammy?.Now that is a actor,singer and a talented person.Puerto Rico loves you Robi Draco Rosa Your The Best. You will always be are Latino,Boricua,Poetic person.

    P.Rodz
    4kafkapedro-71335

    Another Cannon Films masterpiece (sort of)

    This movie is very Latino (like me), but unfortunately it has little substance in it. The only virtue i find in a movie like this is the (evident) enthusiasm, the lively, energetic approach, the depiction of the youth culture in the late 80s, a reminder of (very probably) happier times than nowadays.

    The acting is not that bad; i guess the actors didn't have much to work with...concerning that shallow script. There are, here and there, a few well made romantic, well meaning scenes, but overall the film lacks dramatic weight (and what should i expect from a movie named "Salsa"?) Anyway, it was always nice to see/listen to some salsa stars like Celia Cruz and Willie Colón, plus the good looking ladies and the (most of the time) cheerfulness of it all. On the poignant side, Rodney Harvey also stars here, a promising actor with a sad fate...(4/10)
    3scottishbeyotch

    Rodney Harvey Steals This One!

    Oh, dear... Robby Rosa?? No, no, no. How DO these things happen?! CANNOT sing, CANNOT act (worse than his singing, mind you). The story isn't so bad and I think Rodney Harvey's handsome appearance in this film is what you're more likely to remember! There's plenty of Salsa in here to help keep you interested. Not anywhere near a 4-star film, but if you like this type of music, it should be fun for you. Robby Rosa came from the pre-pubescent Latino group, Menudo. (God help us all.) Rodney Harvey had been a Calvin Klein model who later passed away rather young (God rest his soul.) Sexy ladies are in here, too. If you're feeling the music and and you appreciate the dance, you'll probably have a good time with SALSA.
    rpenalosa

    Incredible

    That movies like this one survive. Never seen such a lousy movie concept such as this. Its a pity that it still fools innocent people and makes them think it is worth to watch. The Celia Cruz and Willie Colon appearance made me wonder, were they really aware they were going to be in this film?
    maxstayslifted21

    I love this movie

    I love this movie. It came out when i was 8 years old and I've seen it so many times i can actually resite it. Its my sister and mines favorite movie. Robbie Rojas is just the hottest thing under the sun as well as Ken, who i was sad to hear past away a few years back. Still love this movie. The music is great and who ever doesn't like it then, oh well, cry me a river. i was waiting for the movie to come out on DVD and at last it did. I would love it if they showed the movie more on cable or something. I know its and oldy but a goody. I saw it only once on vh1 many years ago, but that was that. The movie shows a lot of truth regarding the Spanish culture and how much we love our music, our people and specially how much we treasure our family and our family values. Great movie.......

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie in 1989 was nominated for a Razzie Award at the Golden Raspberry Awards. This was for actor Draco Rosa for Worst New Star. But he lost out to Ronald McDonald for Mac and Me (1988).
    • Goofs
      Rico puts on a towel after having taken a shower. In the following shot, he slides down the stairs in his shorts. In a subsequent shot, he is wearing the towel once again.
    • Quotes

      Rita: Don't call me puta, cabron!

    • Connections
      Featured in Laura Branigan: Your Love (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      The Magic of Your Love
      Written by David Friedman

      Performed by Laura Branigan

      Produced by David Kershenbaum

      Laura Branigan's performance is courtesy of Atlantic Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Salsa, la película
    • Filming locations
      • Southern California, California, USA(Location)
    • Production company
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,892,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,627,533
      • May 8, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,892,589
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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