La gran fiesta

La gran fiesta

1986 · 101 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Romance

In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base. The guests drink, seduce and gossip, but some also plot against each other.

Directed by Marcos Zurinaga · Written by Marcos Zurinaga

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 30m together

La gran fiesta

Belle Époque

A close match in mood and era.

More from Marcos ZurinagaSee all →

The Bad GirlThe Bad Girl · 2008
The Bad Girl
★ 10.02008
MovieDramaMusic
Determined not to simply get married, start a family, and grow old like the rest of the girls in her town, an aspiring Cuban diva sets out to launch a career as a singer.
Somos un solo puebloSomos un solo pueblo · 1995
Somos un solo pueblo
★ 9.01995
MovieMusic
Presents a bit of the history of the migration of our people, people who came out opening new horizons and looking for new destinations. During that absence, it has been music that has defined us and served to remove barriers and grow closer.
Siempre piel canela: la música de Bobby CapóSiempre piel canela: la música de Bobby Capó · 1997
Siempre piel canela: la música de Bobby Capó
★ 9.01997
MovieMusic
Homage to famed 1950’s Puerto Rican singer, composer, and television personality Bobby Capó.
Romance del cumbanchero: la música de Rafael HernándezRomance del cumbanchero: la música de Rafael Hernández · 1998
Romance del cumbanchero: la música de Rafael Hernández
★ 8.01998
MovieMusic
Homage to the Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández.
Tango BarTango Bar · 1987
Tango Bar
★ 6.21987
MovieRomanceDrama
A fled Tango show owner returns to Buenos Aires to join his partners after the oppressive government of Argentina has dissolved.
Death in GranadaDeath in Granada · 1996
Death in Granada
★ 5.61996
MovieDrama
A journalist starts an investigation into the disappearance of famed poet and political agitator, Garcia Lorca, who disappeared in the early days of the Spanish Civil War in the the 1930's.
Meant To BeMeant To Be · 2010
Meant To Be
★ 5.22010
MovieComedyRomance
A delightful romantic comedy about about a guardian angel who falls for the young woman he is protecting.
Maná - Arde el CieloManá - Arde el Cielo · 2008
Maná - Arde el Cielo
2008
MovieMusic
MANA performing the tracks from the comeback album Arde el Cielo.
Puerto Rico: A Colony the American WayPuerto Rico: A Colony the American Way · 1981
Puerto Rico: A Colony the American Way
1981
Movie
A report on the political, social, and economic problems of Puerto Rico in the early 1980s and on the impact of the island's eighty-four-year-old link to the United States. Features interviews with leaders of the Puerto Rican Socialist and Independence parties, Governor Romero Barcelo, U.S. Congressman Ronald Dellums, and the Puerto Rican people themselves.

More Like This

The HustlerThe Hustler · 1961
The Hustler
★ 7.71961
MovieDramaRomance
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
The QueenThe Queen · 2006
The Queen
★ 6.92006
MovieDramaHistory
The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.
TomboyTomboy · 1985
Tomboy
★ 4.91985
MovieComedyRomance
A budding female race-car driver finally meets her racing idol and unbelievably they fall in love...a love that's quickly put to the test when, having received the chance to show her racing talents, the two find themselves in a race for a multi-million dollar sponsorship contract.
American Pie 2American Pie 2 · 2001
American Pie 2
★ 6.32001
MovieComedyRomance
After a year apart - attending different schools, meeting different people - the guys rent a beach house and vow to make this the best summer ever. As it turns out, whether that will happen or not has a lot to do with the girls. Between the wild parties, outrageous revelations and yes, a trip to band camp, they discover that times change and people change, but in the end, it's all about sticking together.
Belle ÉpoqueBelle Époque · 1992
Belle Époque
★ 6.71992
MovieComedyDrama
In 1931, a young soldier deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is welcomed by the owner due to his political ideas. Manolo has four daughters, Fernando likes all of them and they like him, so he has to decide which one to love.
What Happens in VegasWhat Happens in Vegas · 2008
What Happens in Vegas
★ 6.12008
MovieComedyRomance
During a wild vacation in Las Vegas, career woman Joy McNally and playboy Jack Fuller come to the sober realization that they have married each other after a night of drunken abandon. They are then compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.
Hot BubblegumHot Bubblegum · 1981
Hot Bubblegum
★ 5.91981
MovieComedyRomance
Further adventures of Bobby, Benji, and Huey in their pursuit of sex in the 50's. While preparing for their final exams, they try to work out if it's better to be going steady with one girl, and if changing girlfriends all the time leads to too many complications. This leads to frustrations with girls who wont go all the way, and problems with girls will go all the way with anyone!
Private PopsiclePrivate Popsicle · 1982
Private Popsicle
★ 5.71982
MovieComedyRomance
The Lemon Popsicle boys - Bobby, Benji, and Huey - have been drafted into the army, but they're not quite ready to give up the freedom they've enjoyed for so long and submit to army discipline. They spend most of their time chasing women, trying to get out of doing any work and avoiding their no-nonsense sergeant.
Happy-Go-LuckyHappy-Go-Lucky · 2008
Happy-Go-Lucky
★ 6.62008
MovieComedyDrama
A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.
Permanent MidnightPermanent Midnight · 1998
Permanent Midnight
★ 5.91998
MovieDrama
Juggling increasing career success and a growing heroin habit, a television comedy writer attempts to go down a path of improvement.
Confessions of a Sociopathic Social ClimberConfessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber · 2005
Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber
★ 4.52005
MovieComedyRomance
Katya Livingston, a self-centered, obnoxious and conceited 28-year-old ad sales exec, won't let anything or anyone stand in her way in getting to the top of the San Francisco social ladder. When tax inspectors question her claims Katya is forced to keep a financial diary and finds time to add details about her friends, enemies and lovers all from her unique point of view.
Hot Dog... The MovieHot Dog... The Movie · 1984
Hot Dog... The Movie
★ 4.91984
MovieComedyRomance
When a hopeful young American hot-dogger goes pole-to-pole with an arrogant Austrian pro, the snow really starts to fly! But as hot as it is on the mountain, it gets even hotter off when the pro's ex-girlfriend sets her eyes on the new blood. Who'll win the competition and the girl? Only a race to end all races can determine which skier can really cut the mustard!
How to Be a PlayerHow to Be a Player · 1997
How to Be a Player
★ 5.71997
MovieComedyRomance
Dray is a young playboy whose only objective in life seems to be to have sex with as many girls as he can without getting caught by his girlfriend Lisa. Dray's sister Jenny and her friend Katrina plan to show him that the way he lives is wrong and organize a party in Malibu, inviting all of his girlfriends.
The Thief of BagdadThe Thief of Bagdad · 1924
The Thief of Bagdad
★ 7.31924
MovieRomanceAdventure
A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
ElsewhereElsewhere · 2009
Elsewhere
★ 5.82009
MovieCrimeDrama
A teen girl disappears after trying to meet men online in order to escape her small town. Apparently, only her best friend worries enough to investigate the mystery.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter