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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes17
DirectorRicardo Palacios
WritersRicardo Palacios
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As¡Biba la banda!
About ¡Biba la banda!
In 1938, at the height of the civil war, the musicians of the military band were very worried about their next concert. Agustín receives a letter from his girlfriend, who tells him about the difficulties he is going through with the rice harvest. She then decides to ask permission to go and help her, but as Lieutenant Urquiza refuses, she escapes. Two companions sent to bring him back, finally, stay with him. Also Sergeant Perez and several musicians who go looking for him stay with them.
Directed by Ricardo Palacios, ¡Biba la banda! leans on a strong ensemble — Manuel Alexandre, Miguel Ayones, Florinda Chico — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1987.
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