Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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Limara Meneses | ... | Rita (voice) |
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Eman Xor Oña | ... | Chico (voice) |
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Mario Guerra | ... | Ramón (voice) |
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Jon Adams | ... | (voice) |
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Renny Arozarena | ... | (voice) |
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Blanca Rosa Blanco | ... | (voice) |
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Jackie de la Nuez | ... | (voice) (as Jakie de la Nuez) |
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Rigoberto Ferrera | ... | (voice) |
Ken Forman | ... | (voice) | |
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Ray Gillon | ... | (voice) |
Steve Harper | ... | (voice) (as Michael Harper) | |
Lenny Mandel | ... | Ron (voice) | |
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Jorge Ryan | ... | (voice) |
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Claudia Valdes | ... | (voice) (as Claudia Valdés) |
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Claudia Valdés | ... | (voice) |
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. Written by Anonymous
As a big animation fan, I loved Chico and Rita, one of the most beautiful and most unique films I have seen recently. I also didn't care much for Estrella Morente, but that wasn't enough to be a massive problem. The film has one of the most unique visual styles I've seen not just in recent memory but perhaps even ever, and it looks gorgeous. Everything from the colours, sceneries and colours are rich in detail and beautiful on the eyes. Chico and Rita is a very musically rich film as well, with Cuban and Jazz music providing so much character to the atmosphere. The two titular characters are likable and engaging, the screenplay is good if nothing completely mind-blowing and the story is very touching. In conclusion, a wonderful film, animated or not. 9/10 Bethany Cox