| Gavilán o Paloma | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alfredo Gurrola |
| Produced by | Carlos Amador |
| Written by | Fernando Galiana José José |
| Starring | José José Christian Bach Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo |
| Distributed by | Televisa |
| Release date(s) | 1985 |
| Running time | 106 min. |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Gavilán o Paloma (Hawk or Dove) 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 (Bach), a beautiful young actress, but because of his alcoholism and infidelities, she leaves him. José marries Kiki Herrera (Gina Romand), 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. After a couple of years without success, José signed a contract with a major record label and returns to the pinnacle of success to stay there for the rest of his career.