Crossover Dreams
(1985)
86 mins | Drama | 23 August 1985
Director:
Leon IchasoWriters:
Manuel Arce, Ruben Blades, Leon IchasoProducer:
Manuel ArceCinematographer:
Claudio CheaEditor:
Gary KarrProduction Designer:
Octavio SolerProduction Company:
Max Mambru Films
The 25 Dec 1982 issue of Billboard reported that the picture was currently shooting in New York City, and was being produced independently. Noting a budget of $6 million, the 23 Aug 1985 Daily News confirmed a shooting location of Spanish Harlem.
According to a 12 Dec 1984 Var news item, the film’s alternate title was Crossover.
Making its premiere at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, Crossover Dreams was chosen as one of twelve titles for the “Directors Fortnight” program, as reported in the 17 Apr 1985 Var.
End credits include the following: “Acknowledgements: Alex Musical Instruments, Ron Bermudez, The Chea Brothers, Joselina Chea, Johnny Colon & his Music School, Enrique Fernandez, Fischer Sound Systems, Goya Foods, Inc., Jorge (Hueso) Hernandez, Antonia Ichaso, Maria Antonia Ichaso, Joan Jubela, Aida, Nestor, Fernando y SRA - 106st & Lex Ave., Miller Beer, Modern Mass Media, Stephanie Muñiz, El Museo Del Barrio, Simon Nuchtern, Tony Raymone and the El Corso Crew, The Riocabo Family, Justo Rodriguez Santos, Jane & Jack Rollins, Mariano Ros, Nelson Villamor, Cristina De Cordova, Buddy Zoloth, Tony Sabournin, Seasons Of My Heart Catering, Jorge Ulla, Camilo Vila, Union City Cafeteria, White Coffee Corporation, Zauder Wigs Bros. Inc.”
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The 25 Dec 1982 issue of Billboard reported that the picture was currently shooting in New York City, and was being produced independently. Noting a budget of $6 million, the 23 Aug 1985 Daily News confirmed a shooting location of Spanish Harlem.
According to a 12 Dec 1984 Var news item, the film’s alternate title was Crossover.
Making its premiere at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, Crossover Dreams was chosen as one of twelve titles for the “Directors Fortnight” program, as reported in the 17 Apr 1985 Var.
End credits include the following: “Acknowledgements: Alex Musical Instruments, Ron Bermudez, The Chea Brothers, Joselina Chea, Johnny Colon & his Music School, Enrique Fernandez, Fischer Sound Systems, Goya Foods, Inc., Jorge (Hueso) Hernandez, Antonia Ichaso, Maria Antonia Ichaso, Joan Jubela, Aida, Nestor, Fernando y SRA - 106st & Lex Ave., Miller Beer, Modern Mass Media, Stephanie Muñiz, El Museo Del Barrio, Simon Nuchtern, Tony Raymone and the El Corso Crew, The Riocabo Family, Justo Rodriguez Santos, Jane & Jack Rollins, Mariano Ros, Nelson Villamor, Cristina De Cordova, Buddy Zoloth, Tony Sabournin, Seasons Of My Heart Catering, Jorge Ulla, Camilo Vila, Union City Cafeteria, White Coffee Corporation, Zauder Wigs Bros. Inc.”
The Crossover Dream
In Spanish Harlem, New York, Latin singer Rudy Veloz dreams of crossing over onto the American music scene. He performs in local clubs, and, with the support of his friend, Orlando, meets with a record producer named Lou Rose. When Rudy plays his audition tape for Rose he receives only minor encouragement. Back in the barrio, he continues to struggle. At the funeral of Rudy’s friend, Cheo Babalu, a music producer named Neil Silver gives him a business card, and, later, Neil offers Rudy a recording contract. Orlando, who sees himself as Rudy’s manager, feels betrayed that Rudy secured a deal without his help. Enjoying his newfound success, Rudy buys a car and takes his girlfriend, Liz Garcia, to Coney Island. There, she asks when they will get married, and Rudy tells her they will wed when he is more successful. When Rudy stays out all night and has an affair with another woman, Liz confronts him, and their relationship ends. Anticipating success from his forthcoming album, Rudy disregards his lifelong friends. However, when the record is released, it fails to sell, and Rudy’s dreams begin to fade. In time, he pays a visit to Liz and meets her new husband, Joe. When Rudy asks her to leave with him, Liz refuses. Rudy meets again with Lou Rose, and asks for a contract. Rose declines, but offers Rudy another way to make money: by transporting drugs from Columbia. As Rudy prepares to make the trip, Orlando tries to talk him out of going, and asks Rudy to rejoin his band. Rudy packs his ...
In Spanish Harlem, New York, Latin singer Rudy Veloz dreams of crossing over onto the American music scene. He performs in local clubs, and, with the support of his friend, Orlando, meets with a record producer named Lou Rose. When Rudy plays his audition tape for Rose he receives only minor encouragement. Back in the barrio, he continues to struggle. At the funeral of Rudy’s friend, Cheo Babalu, a music producer named Neil Silver gives him a business card, and, later, Neil offers Rudy a recording contract. Orlando, who sees himself as Rudy’s manager, feels betrayed that Rudy secured a deal without his help. Enjoying his newfound success, Rudy buys a car and takes his girlfriend, Liz Garcia, to Coney Island. There, she asks when they will get married, and Rudy tells her they will wed when he is more successful. When Rudy stays out all night and has an affair with another woman, Liz confronts him, and their relationship ends. Anticipating success from his forthcoming album, Rudy disregards his lifelong friends. However, when the record is released, it fails to sell, and Rudy’s dreams begin to fade. In time, he pays a visit to Liz and meets her new husband, Joe. When Rudy asks her to leave with him, Liz refuses. Rudy meets again with Lou Rose, and asks for a contract. Rose declines, but offers Rudy another way to make money: by transporting drugs from Columbia. As Rudy prepares to make the trip, Orlando tries to talk him out of going, and asks Rudy to rejoin his band. Rudy packs his suitcase for Columbia, but then returns before leaving the country to see Orlando, and he accepts his friend’s offer to perform again.
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