Crossover Dreams

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Crossover Dreams

1985

1h 26m

Musical

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Not satisfied with his nightly gigs at various night clubs in Spanish Harlem, musician Rudy Veloz (Ruben Blades) is desperate for popular success. And he's willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit of his goal -- including longtime friends and age-old musical traditions. Veloz sees his chance at mainstream stardom when he meets a music producer who agrees to put out one of his songs. The tune becomes a crossover sensation. But, after having tasted success, will Veloz be able to survive it?

Tim Pulleine

Guardian

It would take more than some gleaming nocturnal cinematography and one or two sharp observations to invest any genuine interest in the posturing numbskull of a protagonist.

Oct 27, 2021

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The story isn't new, but it sure does wear well. Maybe that's because Blades is such an engaging performer, playing a character who is earnest and sincere when he needs to be, but who always maintains a veil over his deepest secrets.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 4, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2004

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Ruben Blades reveals talent as both a singer and actor.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2004

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Salseros collection must have

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Best film ever made about a salsa singer whom wants to crossover to pop music and fails. Wait this might be the only one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Leon Ichaso

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Rubén Blades

Rudy Veloz

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Synopsis

Not satisfied with his nightly gigs at various night clubs in Spanish Harlem, musician Rudy Veloz (Ruben Blades) is desperate for popular success. And he's willing to sacrifice everything in pursuit of his goal -- including longtime friends and age-old musical traditions. Veloz sees his chance at mainstream stardom when he meets a music producer who agrees to put out one of his songs. The tune becomes a crossover sensation. But, after having tasted success, will Veloz be able to survive it?

Director: Leon Ichaso
Producer: Manuel Arce
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Oct 4, 2005
Runtime: 1h 26m