Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Israel B — 16 Sep 2007

Filme que ressuscitou muito nego que tava precisando de ganhar uma granha! Viva Cuba!

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Israel B on 16 Sep 2007.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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