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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Break the rules. Find your freedom. Live your life.

20046.41h 26m

Overview

In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.

Directed by Guy Ferland
Written by Boaz Yakin, Victoria Arch, Kate Gunzinger
Produced by Sarah Green, Lawrence Bender
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $27.7M

Top Cast

Diego Luna

Diego Luna

Javier Suarez

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Katey Miller

Sela Ward

Sela Ward

Jeannie Miller

John Slattery

John Slattery

Bert Miller

Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson

James Phelps

January Jones

January Jones

Eve

Mika Boorem

Mika Boorem

Susie Miller

René Lavan

René Lavan

Carlos Suarez

Mya

Mya

Lola Martinez

Polly Cole

Polly Cole

Polly

Themes & Keywords

dancingdancebeachcubadance competitioncuban revolutionlittle boyfalling in love1950sus stateshollywood dancing

About Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights is a romance, drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of dancing, dance, beach, cuba, dance competition, cuban revolution. Directed by Guy Ferland, it stars Diego Luna, Romola Garai, Sela Ward. In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.

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