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Copacabana

19851h 35mWaris Hussein
IMDb 6.3

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"Watch out Meryl! Here comes Barry Manilow: actor."

In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.

ComedyMusicRomanceTV Movie
GangsterMusicalPianistSongwriterBased On Song, Poem Or RhymeDancehall GirlManhattan, New York CityCopacabanaBar Singer1940s

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What is Copacabana (1985) about?

In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.

Who stars in Copacabana?

Copacabana stars Barry Manilow (Tony Starr), Annette O'Toole (Lola Lamar), Estelle Getty (Bella Stern), James T. Callahan (Dennis Reilly), Andra Akers (Pamela Devereaux). The film was directed by Waris Hussein.

How long is Copacabana?

Copacabana has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985.

Is Copacabana worth watching?

Copacabana holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Comedy, Music, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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