Dámaso Pérez Prado

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.

Serenata en Acapulco (1951)

Three broke-ass promoters ingratiate themselves with the owners of a hotel aand a rich guest, all with an eye toward putting on a show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chano Urueta
CAST:  Martha Roth  •  Roberto Romaña  •  Óscar Pulido  •  Raúl Ramírez

Three broke-ass promoters ingratiate themselves with the owners of a hotel aand a rich guest, all with an eye toward putting on a show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chano Urueta
CAST:  Martha Roth  •  Roberto Romaña  •  Óscar Pulido  •  Raúl Ramírez

Victims of Sin (1951)

A nightclub performer decides to raise the baby boy she found abandoned in a trash can, putting her job and social life in jeopardy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Emilio Fernández
CAST:  Ninón Sevilla  •  Tito Junco  •  Rodolfo Acosta  •  Rita Montaner

A nightclub performer decides to raise the baby boy she found abandoned in a trash can, putting her job and social life in jeopardy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Emilio Fernández
CAST:  Ninón Sevilla  •  Tito Junco  •  Rodolfo Acosta  •  Rita Montaner

Underwater! (1955)

Two scuba divers find a shipwreck which may contain undiscovered treasure, however, their attempt to salvage it is threatened by scavengers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Sturges
CAST:  Jane Russell  •  Gilbert Roland  •  Richard Egan  •  Joseph Calleia

Two scuba divers find a shipwreck which may contain undiscovered treasure, however, their attempt to salvage it is threatened by scavengers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Sturges
CAST:  Jane Russell  •  Gilbert Roland  •  Richard Egan  •  Joseph Calleia

Tivoli (1975)

While trying to save the famous Tivoli burlesque theater, the participants uncover a web of commercial corruption.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alberto Isaac
CAST:  Alfonso Arau  •  Pancho Córdova  •  Lyn May  •  Carmen Salinas

While trying to save the famous Tivoli burlesque theater, the participants uncover a web of commercial corruption.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alberto Isaac
CAST:  Alfonso Arau  •  Pancho Córdova  •  Lyn May  •  Carmen Salinas

From Can-Can to Mambo (1951)

Young man convinces his conservative uncle that trendy modern stuff is fun.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chano Urueta
CAST:  Joaquín Pardavé  •  Abel Salazar  •  Rosita Fornés  •  Maruja Grifell

Young man convinces his conservative uncle that trendy modern stuff is fun.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chano Urueta
CAST:  Joaquín Pardavé  •  Abel Salazar  •  Rosita Fornés  •  Maruja Grifell

El sexo de los pobres (1983)

Courtroom drama focused on the background of a man accused of rape.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro Galindo
CAST:  David Reynoso  •  Gerardo Reyes  •  Rossy Mendoza  •  Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'

Courtroom drama focused on the background of a man accused of rape.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alejandro Galindo
CAST:  David Reynoso  •  Gerardo Reyes  •  Rossy Mendoza  •  Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'

De ranchero a empresario (1954)

Ranch-owner visits the big city to help his brother launch a theatrical venture.  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Cardona
CAST:  Tito Guízar  •  Emilia Guiú  •  Alejandro Algara  •  Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote'

Ranch-owner visits the big city to help his brother launch a theatrical venture.  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Cardona
CAST:  Tito Guízar  •  Emilia Guiú  •  Alejandro Algara  •  Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote'

Música y dinero (1958)

Restaurant/nightclub is sinking into bankruptcy and management team pull wacky shit to try to get back on their feet.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rafael Portillo
CAST:  Tito Guízar  •  Rebeca Iturbide  •  Eduardo Noriega  •  Dámaso Pérez Prado

Restaurant/nightclub is sinking into bankruptcy and management team pull wacky shit to try to get back on their feet.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rafael Portillo
CAST:  Tito Guízar  •  Rebeca Iturbide  •  Eduardo Noriega  •  Dámaso Pérez Prado

Locos por la televisión (1958)

Nightclub owners try to scrape up enough money to sponsor a variety show on TV to publicize their artists and their venue.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rafael Portillo
CAST:  Luis Aguilar  •  Tito Guízar  •  Eduardo Noriega  •  Dámaso Pérez Prado

Nightclub owners try to scrape up enough money to sponsor a variety show on TV to publicize their artists and their venue.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rafael Portillo
CAST:  Luis Aguilar  •  Tito Guízar  •  Eduardo Noriega  •  Dámaso Pérez Prado

El dengue del amor (1965)

Dancing fanatic weasels his way into Perez Prado's entourage as a personal assistant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roberto Rodríguez
CAST:  Adalberto Martínez  •  Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'  •  Dámaso Pérez Prado  •  Julissa

Dancing fanatic weasels his way into Perez Prado's entourage as a personal assistant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roberto Rodríguez
CAST:  Adalberto Martínez  •  Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'  •  Dámaso Pérez Prado  •  Julissa

Desnudarse y morir (1968)

A sex killer is on the loose.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Miguel Morayta
CAST:  Ana Bertha Lepe  •  Jaime Fernández  •  Guillermo Murray  •  Carlos Piñar

A sex killer is on the loose.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Miguel Morayta
CAST:  Ana Bertha Lepe  •  Jaime Fernández  •  Guillermo Murray  •  Carlos Piñar