Copacabana
1985, English. Directed by Waris Hussein.
Watch out Meryl! Here comes Barry Manilow: actor.
In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy nightclub act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead, she finds Rico, a suave gangster and the club owner.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Waris HusseinDirector
- Barry ManilowTony Starr
- Annette O'TooleLola Lamar
- Estelle GettyBella Stern
- James T. CallahanDennis Reilly
- Andra AkersPamela Devereaux
- Silvana GallardoConchita Rivera
- Joseph BolognaRico Castelli
- Ernie SabellaSam Gropper
- Cliff OsmondAngelo
- Dwier BrownBibi Sutton
- Stanley Brock2nd Publisher
- Clarence FelderNick Panotis
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Lipton
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What Copacabana is based on
Copacabana is based on Copacabana, a 1978 musical work/composition.
Musical work/composition · 1978
Copacabana
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How long is Copacabana?
Copacabana runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Copacabana on?
Copacabana isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 December 1985. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Copacabana?
If you liked Copacabana, try Starstruck, The Pirate, Pal Joey.
Who directed Copacabana?
Copacabana (1985) was directed by Waris Hussein and stars Barry Manilow, Annette O'Toole, Estelle Getty.
What is Copacabana based on?
Copacabana is based on Copacabana, a 1978 musical work/composition.