La Rumba (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1987, La Rumba is a drama and crime film directed by Roger Hanin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris, 1938. In a lavishly decorated nightclub, couples dance the syncopated rhythms of Latin America: Rumba, Cucaracha, Tango, and also the Charleston, Foxtrot and Boston. Among beautiful women, local pimps and Mussolini's spies brush each other on the dance floor, and in the streets. A police inspector is charged with a difficult task, to clean-up the city streets - just when bodies start falling around, as the Mafia and the spies tend each other deadly traps.
Who’s in it. La Rumba stars Roger Hanin as Beppo Manzoni, Michel Piccoli as Damien Malleville, Niels Arestrup as Detaix and Patachou as Meyrals, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, La Rumba has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Rumba page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Rumba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Rumba (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Rumba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Rumba worth watching?
- La Rumba holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Rumba?
- La Rumba stars Roger Hanin, Michel Piccoli, Niels Arestrup, Patachou and Lino Ventura.