Havana in 1958 is a place of pleasure for many, but others are not happy under the rule of dictator Fulgencio Batista. As the revolutionary forces of Fidel Castro and Ernesto "Che" Guevara prepare to move on the city, Fico Fellove (
Andy Garcia) -- owner of the city's classiest music nightclub, El Tropico -- struggles to hold together his family and the love of a woman (Inés Sastre), not knowing that his club will become more than just a stage for popular entertainment.
Observing all is The Writer (
Bill Murray), an expatriate American who sees Fico being drawn into events as the revolution changes everything. Though Fico watches a culture vanish and a people transformed, it is his love of Cuban music that keeps his memories alive.
What a wonderful movie!!! Andy is a genius!!!
This film is truly poetic with breathtaking cinematography and beautiful music. The performance of the cast is superb.
I waited a very long time for this movie to be completed by Andy Garcia. I found the movie to be very true to what the Cuban culture experienced at that time. Good job, Andy, I have my DVD on order and cannot wait to watch it again!!!!!!!!