Gavilán o Paloma

Gavilán o Paloma is a 1985 Mexican drama film. The movie is titled after one of Jose Jose´s greatest songs. It chronicles the rise of Mexican music icon José José from his humble beginnings in Mexico City to his international superstardom. Gavilán o Paloma is starred by José José, playing himself, co-starred by Christian Bach and the comedian Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo. Fifteen of José José's songs are on the soundtrack. José José was born in a Mexican family of talented musicians. His father was an alcoholic operatic tenor and his mother was... a pianist. Growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Mexico City, José began his career as a singer in serenades, and later in a jazz trio. His father died and his career took off due to his enormous talent. José started a relationship with Anel , a beautiful young actress, but because of his alcoholism and infidelities, she leaves him. José marries Kiki Herrera , a beautiful socialite twenty years older than he is. After several fights and irreconcilable differences, José leaves her. After suffering a terrible pneumonia that nearly ended his career, Anel returns to be by his side and he recovers.
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