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A gozar con Billo. Luis María Frómeta

A gozar con Billo. Luis María Frómeta

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2003

Country

Venezuela

Cast

Luis María "Billo" Frómeta

Luis María "Billo" Frómeta

Self

Elba Escobar

Elba Escobar

Narrator

Magdalena Frómeta

Magdalena Frómeta

Self

Amable Frómeta

Amable Frómeta

Self

Rafael Minaya

Rafael Minaya

Self

Óscar Yánez

Óscar Yánez

Self

Charly Frómeta

Charly Frómeta

Self

Morella Peraza

Morella Peraza

Self

Renato Capriles

Renato Capriles

Víctor Pérez

Víctor Pérez

Self

Porfi Jiménez

Porfi Jiménez

Self

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