La bailanta (English: The Dancing Hall) is a 1988 Argentine musical film directed and written by Luis Rodrigo.
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Plot
The movie takes place in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, shown to be a bustling metropolis that draws poorer Argentines from rural regions who are looking for improved economic prospects. A group of poor migrants to the big city fall on hard times when they experience an unforeseen crisis, leading them to move to a shantytown. In their desperate situation, they encounter the vibrant world of "bailanta", a lively scene of working-class dance halls, which becomes their sanctuary and a means of escapism from their harsh reality.
Cast
Teresa Parodi
Antonio Tarrago Ros
Alberto Busaid
Rodolfo Machado
Leandro Regúnaga
Enrique Kossi
Mario Alarcón
Mabel Dai
Alberto Lagos
Luis Rodrigo
Alba Rossani
Willy Lemos
Blas Martínez Riera
Iván Barrios