Salsa
"SALSA is a musical spectacular with the pulsating rhythms of today and tomorrow!"
Originally released in 1976. Salsa is a documentary/music film. directed by Leon Gast. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, and Carmen Miranda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
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 Lati...
Who directed Salsa?
Salsa was directed by Leon Gast.
How long is Salsa?
Salsa has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Salsa released?
Salsa was released on August 18, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salsa?
The main cast of Salsa includes Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Carmen Miranda, Desi Arnaz, Al Jolson.