A gozar con Billo. Luis María Frómeta

Jan 1, 2003

1h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

Valuable testimonies, unedited images and Billo's iconic music depict his life from 1937 and throughout the following five decades, during which he immortalised Caracas' current affairs, public figures and historical landmarks in his musical arrangements.

Genres

Documentary

Music

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Cast

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Luis María "Billo" Frómeta

Narrator

Elba Escobar

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Magdalena Frómeta

Self

Amable Frómeta

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Rafael Minaya

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Óscar Yánez

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Charly Frómeta

Self

Morella Peraza

Renato Capriles

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Víctor Pérez

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