¡Biba la banda! (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, ¡Biba la banda! is a comedy film directed by Ricardo Palacios, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1938, at the height of the civil war, the musicians of the military band were very worried about their next concert. Agustín receives a letter from his girlfriend, who tells him about the difficulties he is going through with the rice harvest. She then decides to ask permission to go and help her, but as Lieutenant Urquiza refuses, she escapes. Two companions sent to bring him back, finally, stay with him. Also Sergeant Perez and several musicians who go looking for him stay with them.
Who’s in it. ¡Biba la banda! stars Manuel Alexandre as Don Joaquín, Miguel Ayones as Manolo, Florinda Chico as Angelita and Fiorella Faltoyano as Encarna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, ¡Biba la banda! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ¡Biba la banda! page.
If you liked it. Fans of ¡Biba la banda! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch ¡Biba la banda! (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for ¡Biba la banda! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is ¡Biba la banda! worth watching?
- ¡Biba la banda! holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in ¡Biba la banda!?
- ¡Biba la banda! stars Manuel Alexandre, Miguel Ayones, Florinda Chico, Fiorella Faltoyano and Antonio Ferrandis.
- When was ¡Biba la banda! released?
- ¡Biba la banda! was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.