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Salsa (1976)

Movie ★ 10.0 80 min

Documentary Music

The Fania All Stars perform for 44,000 fans at Yankee stadium in New York. Besides concert footage, there's also included a history of Salsa, and vintage film clips of Hollywood's portrayal of Latinos in movies during the 1930's and 40's.

Jeff Cahn Writer Leon Gast Writer Leon Gast Director Jerry Masucci Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 18, 1976
Runtime
80 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0159721
Country
United States
Language
English, Spanish
Studio
Columbia Pictures

Themes

Cast

Ray Barretto Ray Barretto Willie Colón Willie Colón Carmen Miranda Carmen Miranda (archive footage) Desi Arnaz Desi Arnaz Self (archive footage) Al Jolson Al Jolson (archive footage) Geraldo Rivera Geraldo Rivera Self Groucho Marx Groucho Marx Self (archive footage) Celia Cruz Celia Cruz Manu Dibango Manu Dibango Héctor Lavoe Johnny Pacheco Mongo Santamaría Bobby Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

What is Salsa about?
The Fania All Stars perform for 44,000 fans at Yankee stadium in New York. Besides concert footage, there's also included a history of Salsa, and vintage film clips of Hollywood's portrayal of Latinos in movies during the 1930's and 40's.
Who directed Salsa?
Salsa was directed by Leon Gast.
Who stars in Salsa?
Salsa stars Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Carmen Miranda, Desi Arnaz.
When was Salsa released?
Salsa is a 1976 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch Salsa?
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