Was the “Superman” show that was shown in Cuba in “Godfather II” a real show?

In The Godfather II, when Fredo leads the group of people to a club in La Habana, a show is presented where a man with a cape appears in the scene with a couple of women (if I recall correctly).

Does anyone knows if this show is for real or just something made up for the movie?

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Best Answer

The Cuban "entertainer" known as "Superman" was a real individual who appeared in various night clubs and casinos from the late 40s until Castro came to power. Superman, for lack of a better euphemism, was a "live sex performer." He was an incredibly well endowed man, incredibly. Superman was included in that scene in "Godfather II" to show how hedonistic Havana was before Castro came to power.

You can read more about Superman of Cuba in this 2006 Forbes article.

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Is the Superman of Cuba real?

The Cuban "entertainer" known as "Superman" was a real individual who appeared in various night clubs and casinos from the late 40s until Castro came to power. Superman, for lack of a better euphemism, was a "live sex performer." He was an incredibly well endowed man, incredibly.

What was the Superman scene in Godfather 2?

A fictionalized Superman also appears as a character in the Godfather Part II, during a pivotal scene in which Michael Corleone, played by Al Pacino, learns of his brother Fredo's betrayal of the family. During the scene, Superman appears on stage wearing a large red cape.

Was the godfather 2 filmed in Cuba?

The Godfather Part II was shot between October 1, 1973 and June 19, 1974. The scenes that took place in Cuba were shot in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Was there a donkey show in The Godfather?

The truth is, there was no donkey show. The only one that really ever happened was in The Godfather II. And that's a movie.

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