Cumbia (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, Cumbia is a music film directed by Zacarías Gómez Urquiza, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around Evaristo who¸ accompanied by his drum¸ dreams of becoming a great figure and imposing his music on the whole world. Evaristo composes cumbias and more cumbias on his ranch and then in jail¸ where adverse situations take him. Meanwhile his delusions begin to come true¸ and without knowing it¸ his name and rhythm become famous.
Who’s in it. Cumbia stars Evaristo Márquez, Zulma Faiad, Julio Aldama and Dora Cadavid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Cumbia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cumbia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cumbia tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cumbia (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cumbia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cumbia worth watching?
- Cumbia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cumbia?
- Cumbia stars Evaristo Márquez, Zulma Faiad, Julio Aldama, Dora Cadavid and Mario Gareña.
- When was Cumbia released?
- Cumbia was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.