Salsa (1988)

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Disco-gone-Latin, that's what's happening in Salsa, where a grease monkey who's sick and tired of knuckle-busting lives for his nights on the dance floor where he gyrates to the salsa beat. Not much plot but plenty of dancing is the fare here, as the lead guy (Robby Rosa) is out to show he's the… More Disco-gone-Latin, that's what's happening in Salsa, where a grease monkey who's sick and tired of knuckle-busting lives for his nights on the dance floor where he gyrates to the salsa beat. Not much plot but plenty of dancing is the fare here, as the lead guy (Robby Rosa) is out to show he's the Travolta of the Latino swing scene. ~ Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Boaz Davidson
Genres: Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts

In Theaters: May 6, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Apr 15, 2003
Studio: Cannon Home Video

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Donna D

One of my favorite 80's movies! Loved the music and dancing, with great music. Fun back in the day movie, when Salsa was it. :D Kenny Ortega is the choreographer to this cool dance movie.
Leo L

A favorite.

Cast

            Robi Draco Rosa as Rico

            Rodney Harvey as Ken

            Magali Alvarado as Rita

            Miranda Garrison as Luna

            Moon Orona as Lola

            Angela Alvarado as Vicki

            Loyda Ramos as Mother

            Valente Rodriguez as Chuey

            Willie Colon as Himself

            Celia Cruz as Himself

            Edwin Hawkins Singers as Himself

            Roxan Flores as Nena

            Jesus Fuentes
            
            Liz Imperio
            
            Steve Messina
            
            Humberto Ortiz as Beto

            Kamar de los Reyes
            
            Kirk Rivera
            
            Daniel Rojo as Orlando

            Robert Rossi
            
            Paul Sanchez
            
            Renee Victor as Aunt

            Bobby Caldwell as Himself

            Joyce Carlsen
            
            Bob Gould as Boss

            Kenny Ortega as Himself

            Michael Parker
            
            Tito Puente as Himself

            Michael Sembello as Himself

            Wilkins as Himself

            Chain Reaction as Themselves

            Deborah Chesher as Sister

            Mavis Vegas Davis as Himself

            Dimencion as Themselves

            Marisela Esqueda as Himself

            Joanne Garcia as Waitress

            Grupo Latino as Themselves

            Debra Lee Ortega as Aunt

            Marina Palmier as Dancer

            Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria as Himself

            Linda Talcott
            
            Robert Alvarez
            
            Leroy Anderson as Himself
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