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La gran fiesta

Name: La gran fiesta
Released: 1986

1986

On the eve of World War II, San Juan's high society gathers for one last glittering ball at the grand old casino before it is handed over to the U.S. military, as private intrigues swirl beneath the celebration. A lavish period drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Puerto Rico

This film is stop 5 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Puerto Rico. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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