Manhattan Merengue (1995)

Dance is the rhythm of the heart

Genre : Romance, Drama

Runtime : 1H 34M

Director : Joseph B. Vasquez
Writer : Joseph B. Vasquez, Rue Kent Wildman

Synopsis

A realistic look at the life of a young immigrant man who comes to America with the hope of dancing on Broadway.

Actors

George Perez
George Perez
Miguel Romero
Lumi Cavazos
Lumi Cavazos
Rosita
Marco Leonardi
Marco Leonardi
Carmelo
Alyson Reed
Alyson Reed
Susan Kelly
Julio Torresoto
Julio Torresoto
Cachaco
Cachaco
Mr. Sloan
Kate Garrity
Kate Garrity
Rena Becker

Crews

Joseph B. Vasquez
Joseph B. Vasquez
Director
Joseph B. Vasquez
Joseph B. Vasquez
Screenplay
Rue Kent Wildman
Rue Kent Wildman
Screenplay
Juan Carlos Codazzi
Juan Carlos Codazzi
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
David Castillo
David Castillo
Director of Photography

Trailers and other movies

Manhattan Merengue Trailer 1997

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