Manhattan Merengue

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Manhattan Merengue

"Dance is the rhythm of the heart"

1995

1h 34m

2.0(2 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

A realistic look at the life of a young immigrant man who comes to America with the hope of dancing on Broadway.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

George Perez

Miguel Romero

Acting

Lumi Cavazos

Rosita

Acting

Marco Leonardi

Carmelo

Acting

Alyson Reed

Susan Kelly

Acting

Isela Vega

Alfidia

Acting

Julio Torresoto

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Cachaco

Mr. Sloan

No Image

Acting

Kate Garrity

Rena Becker

No Image

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