Cast: Rubén Blades
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Rubén Blades. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 43
Direction Abner Benaim
Cast Rosa Isabel Lorenzo · Rubén Blades · Abner Benaim · Roberto Durán
Synopsis Invasión (2014) delves into the collective consciousness of a nation, using the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama as a lens to examine how a society recalls, reshapes, and sometimes overlooks its history. This thought-provoking documentary explores the mechanisms through which...
6.9
31 votes
6.9
31 votes
One Man's War (TV)
1991 · Movie · 91 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Sergio Toledo
Cast Anthony Hopkins · Norma Aleandro · Leonardo García · Mia Michelle
Synopsis One Man's War (TV) (1991) delves into the life of a man who stands against the oppressive regime of Alfredo Stroessner, who ruled Paraguay for nearly four decades. The film explores the harsh realities of life under this dictatorship, highlighting...
6.9
107 votes
6.9
107 votes
Cradle Will Rock
1999 · Movie · 132 min. · United States
Direction Tim Robbins
Cast Hank Azaria · Rubén Blades · Joan Cusack · John Cusack
Synopsis Cradle Will Rock (1999) is a cinematic masterpiece directed by Tim Robbins, loosely based on the tumultuous events surrounding Marc Blitzstein's worker's opera, "The Cradle Will Rock." Set during the Great Depression, the film weaves a rich tapestry of characters,...
6.8
3K votes
6.8
3K votes
Mo' Better Blues
1990 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Spike Lee
Cast Denzel Washington · Spike Lee · Wesley Snipes · Samuel L. Jackson
Synopsis Mo' Better Blues (1990) begins with the young Bleek, a budding trumpet player, torn between his friends' invitations to play outside and his mother's insistence on completing his music lessons. As Bleek matures, he establishes his own jazz ensemble, The...
6.6
2K votes
6.6
2K votes
Ruben Blades Is Not My Name
2018 · Documentary · 85 min. · Panama
Direction Abner Benaim
Cast Rubén Blades · Sting · Paul Simon
Synopsis Ruben Blades Is Not My Name (2018) delves into the extraordinary life and career of the renowned Latin American artist, Ruben Blades. The documentary explores Blades' pivotal role in the New York Salsa revolution of the 1970s, where his powerful...
6.4
100 votes
6.4
100 votes
Secuestro Express
2005 · Movie · 86 min. · Venezuela
Direction Jonathan Jakubowicz
Cast Mía Maestro · Rubén Blades · Carlos Julio Molina · Pedro Pérez
Synopsis Secuestro Express (2005) delves into the harrowing reality of Latin America's kidnapping epidemic, where every hour, an individual is taken against their will, and a staggering 70% of these victims do not make it out alive. The film follows the...
6.3
2K votes
6.3
2K votes
Chinese Box
1997 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Wayne Wang
Cast Jeremy Irons · Gong Li · Maggie Cheung · Ricky Hui
Synopsis Chinese Box (1997) unfolds on the eve of the New Year in 1996, as John, portrayed by Jeremy Irons, navigates the intricate world of Chinese business elites and British officials in opulent nightclubs. The political landscape of transition is filtered...
6.3
2K votes
6.3
2K votes
The Milagro Beanfield War
1988 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction Robert Redford
Cast Sônia Braga · Rubén Blades · Chick Vennera · John Heard
Synopsis The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) unfolds in the picturesque small town of Milagro, nestled in the American Southwest. The story revolves around Ladd Devine's ambitious plan to construct a lavish resort development. While activist Ruby Archuleta and the town's lawyer...
6.2
1K votes
6.2
1K votes
Safe House
2012 · Movie · 115 min. · United States
Direction Daniel Espinosa
Cast Ryan Reynolds · Denzel Washington · Brendan Gleeson · Vera Farmiga
Synopsis Safe House (2012) follows the story of Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington), a notorious traitor who has been evading the CIA for nearly a decade. When he resurfaces in South Africa, he is swiftly apprehended and taken to a secure location...
6.1
23K votes
6.1
23K votes
Hands of Stone
2016 · Movie · 105 min. · Panama
Direction Jonathan Jakubowicz
Cast Edgar Ramirez · Robert De Niro · Usher · Ana de Armas
Synopsis Hands of Stone (2016) chronicles the extraordinary journey of Roberto Duran, a boxing prodigy who began his professional career at the tender age of 16 in 1968 and continued to fight until his retirement in 2002 at 50. The film...
6.0
2K votes
6.0
2K votes
The Devil's Own
1997 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Alan J. Pakula
Cast Harrison Ford · Brad Pitt · Margaret Colin · Rubén Blades
Synopsis The Devil's Own (1997) is a gripping character-driven thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, which masterfully blends suspense with raw realism. The narrative revolves around Tom O'Meara, portrayed by Harrison Ford, an Irish-American police officer in New York. Tom and...
5.9
17K votes
5.9
17K votes
Empire
2002 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Franc Reyes
Cast John Leguizamo · Denise Richards · Peter Sarsgaard · Rubén Blades
5.7
1K votes
5.7
1K votes
Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series)
2015 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Robert Kirkman · Adam Davidson · Kari Skogland · Stefan Schwartz
Cast Kim Dickens · Cliff Curtis · Frank Dillane · Alycia Debnam-Carey
Synopsis Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series) (2015) is an AMC television series that spans six seasons, chronicling the harrowing journey of a family as they navigate the chaos of a zombie apocalypse. This gripping spinoff delves into the early stages...
5.7
10K votes
5.7
10K votes
For Greater Glory
2012 · Movie · 142 min. · Mexico
Direction Dean Wright
Cast Andy García · Oscar Isaac · Mauricio Kuri · Eva Longoria
Synopsis For Greater Glory (2012) delves into the tumultuous period of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), ignited by a rebellion against the Mexican government's efforts to secularize the nation. The film explores the fierce resistance of the Cristeros, a group of Catholics...
5.5
693 votes
5.5
693 votes
The Two Jakes
1990 · Movie · 133 min. · United States
Direction Jack Nicholson
Cast Jack Nicholson · Harvey Keitel · Meg Tilly · Eli Wallach
Synopsis The Two Jakes (1990) follows the story of private investigator Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson), who is drawn into a complex web of deceit, infidelity, and murder. Set in the 1940s, the narrative unfolds as Gittes is hired to investigate a...
5.4
999 votes
5.4
999 votes
Disorganized Crime
1989 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction Jim Kouf
Cast Fred Gwynne · Lou Diamond Phillips · Rubén Blades · William Russ
Synopsis Disorganized Crime (1989) follows a group of elite thieves as they attempt to execute a daring heist to steal money from a bank. The film features an all-star cast that encounters a series of mishaps and blunders throughout their mission....
5.2
26 votes
5.2
26 votes
Assassination Tango
2002 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Robert Duvall
Cast Robert Duvall · Rubén Blades · Kathy Baker · Luciana Pedraza
Synopsis Assassination Tango (2002) follows the story of John J., an experienced assassin dispatched to Argentina for a high-stakes mission. When the targeted General unexpectedly prolongs his stay abroad, John finds himself with unexpected free time. He crosses paths with Manuela,...
5.1
198 votes
5.1
198 votes
Homeboy
1988 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Michael Seresin
Cast Mickey Rourke · Christopher Walken · Debra Feuer · Thomas Quinn
Synopsis Homeboy (1988) follows the story of Johnny Walker, portrayed by Mickey Rourke, who is a cowboy and a boxer. He is known for his shy demeanor and somewhat foolish nature. Johnny is deeply in love with Ruby, played by Debra...
5.1
330 votes
5.1
330 votes
Imagining Argentina
2003 · Movie · 107 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Christopher Hampton
Cast Antonio Banderas · Emma Thompson · Rubén Blades · Maria Canals-Barrera
Synopsis Imagining Argentina (2003) follows Carlos Rueda, a theatre director in Buenos Aires, where the city is gripped by fear due to the regime's systematic abduction of those who oppose it. Upon returning home one day, Carlos finds his residence deserted;...
5.0
1K votes
5.0
1K votes
Predator 2
1990 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Stephen Hopkins
Cast Danny Glover · Gary Busey · Rubén Blades · Maria Conchita Alonso
Synopsis Predator 2 (1990) transports viewers from the dense Amazon rainforest to the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles. Danny Glover portrays Lt. Mike Harrigan, an LAPD detective grappling with a perplexing case involving the ritualistic murders of several drug dealers by...
5.0
15K votes
5.0
15K votes