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      La Gran Fiesta

      1987 1h 41m Drama List
      Reviews As World War II begins and the U.S. Navy sets up shop in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the local elite decide to throw a final party at a casino that's being converted to a military base. There, government worker Jose Manuel (Daniel Lugo) announces he's breaking off his engagement to Rita (Raul Julia), a woman he doesn't love who comes from a rich family. But when his father is framed for treason against the Americans, Jose must reconsider marrying Rita, who has powerful political connections. Read More Read Less

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      Walter Goodman New York Times Marcos Zurinaga, who directed and helped write the script, stretches every scene till you can see right through it. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Tremenda producción puertorriqueña. El poco tiempo que sale Raúl Juliá en pantalla me hicieron sonreír. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis As World War II begins and the U.S. Navy sets up shop in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the local elite decide to throw a final party at a casino that's being converted to a military base. There, government worker Jose Manuel (Daniel Lugo) announces he's breaking off his engagement to Rita (Raul Julia), a woman he doesn't love who comes from a rich family. But when his father is framed for treason against the Americans, Jose must reconsider marrying Rita, who has powerful political connections.
      Director
      Marcos Zurinaga
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 41m