Chico & Rita Page #4

Synopsis: Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.
Production: GKIDS
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 11 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Metacritic:
76
Rotten Tomatoes:
87%
NOT RATED
Year:
2010
94 min
$247,455
Website
782 Views


There are even different bathrooms.

There are more sons of b*tches

there than in Cuba, man.

Sh*t, be careful!

Gotta keep movin'.

You did right in coming.

Machito, Mario Bauza,

Miguelito Valdes, Arsenio...

They're all here.

People are crazy about Cuban music.

All they wanna dance

is mambo, conga...

Our time has come!

Let's get high!

- What the hell is this?

- Let me see.

Sh*t!

I think they sold you oregano!

- Oregano?

- Oregano!

Gimme that!

That son of a b*tch!

- C'mon, man, let's go!

- Where?

If you think you can cheat me,

you better think again!

Listen up, Cabito!

Nobody cheats Chano Pozo!

Tell your friends.

Nobody screws with Chano Pozo!

Here, rule number one is: respect!

Your beers are gonna get warm!

It's party time! Cuba!

New York!

What's that Bebop sh*t?

Cu-bop!

That's what it is!

Mantecaaa!

Chano!

Chano...

Chano!

Chano Pozo,

To your memory I sing

this rumba as a tribute

to your work

May God take you in His bosom

and offer you His goodness

May the Holy Spirit

help you rest in peace

Chano Pozo, Chano Pozo,

Cuba and the rumba mourn for you

Those juicy contracts

will be coming soon. Trust me.

This is just

to keep you finely tuned.

What now?

Another birthday for white kids?

It's a private party on Park Avenue

for some big fish.

I think a Hollywood producer

is gonna be there.

At least, you'll eat well!

- Where did you leave the car?

- We'll go in yours!

We'll do what?

Kidney beans!

Eat, baby, eat!

- That's delicious!

- Sit down, sit down!

It's an honor to have you

right here in my kitchen!

You look like a Yankee!

But I still like kidney beans.

I've seen you in magazines.

You're headed for Hollywood, right?

Aren't you tired

of playing Miss Charming?

Don't you like me

sitting by your side

eating kidney beans?

I like it so much it frightens me.

- What are you frightened of?

- Same thing as you.

Why should I be frightened?

Of listening to your heart for once.

Of leaving your cage

and not finding your way back.

You really believe that?

Come with me!

Don't tell me you're gonna

leave without finishing.

Yes!

Are you coming or not?

Oh, Mary, Mother of God,

what is this?

Easy does it!

Careful!

- Sh*t! Damn American cars!

- Careful!

- What are you looking at?

- Nothing, nothing!

- So wipe that smirk off your face!

- Ok.

Rita Martinez.

What are you mumbling about?

Rita...

"I needed to kiss you again"

Yeah, same ol' sh*t!

Yes, yes, yes.

Don't tell me that horse finally won?

What's its name?

Do you remember

that investor I told you about?

No.

Well, our hard times are over, Chico.

From now on,

- straight to the top!

- Maybe you are.

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