Just take a look at that cast list. "Hot Times in Little Havana" was probably Bjorn's biggest production to date when it was originally released in 1998. A number of Bjorn staples made their debut here, most notably (at least for the Emperor) Buddy Jones. And it was even shot on location in Havana! (Well, at least partially.) But the "Little Havana" of the title refers to Miami, of course, and that's where the bulk (so to speak) of the story takes place. And "hot times" is no overstatement for what's going on there.

Our little love story begins in the original Havana (that's in Cuba if you're geographically ignorant), with scenic views of the picturesque, crumbling city. Cue, compact, muscular Julio Durán wanders the streets in his oh-so-clean shorts and T-shirt, mourning his lover Jorge Martinez (better known today as veteran Alec Martinez), who has left for America (Miami) and promised to send for his boyfriend. Tired of waiting alone with no news for ages, Julio floats to Miami face down on a big, jagged piece of wood. Somebody paid a lot of money to get some dramatic aerial shots of Julio and a Coast Guard cutter. He's picked up by Coast Guard officers Buddy Jones and Bruno Diaz.

Perhaps inspired by Julio's bubble-butt -- featured prominently in his prone position on the raft -- the two officers give him a special strip search. In this early appearance Buddy was a good deal heavier and somewhat more fleshy than in his later appearances -- we really like him this way. Bruno is his usual dark, smoldering, muscular Spanish self. Their immigration routine includes Bruno's demonstrating American blowjobs on Buddy, cavity-searching Julio, and various other sucking and fucking, climaxing in their team-fucking of Julio. Officer Bruno allows Julio to go free afterwards -- evidently, you just have to fuck the immigrations officials to get a free pass.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Miami (on the beach to be precise), cute, short hunk Antonio de Marco is followed home from the beach by Jadson Pirocao and João Pauzão. Exotic, lean João has one of the biggest dicks in porn, probably as big as Chad Hunt's if not larger. Jadson is a black Brazilian with a really long, if less thick, dick of his own. As they spy on Antonio through his big patio windows, he invites them in, not realizing he's getting about twenty inches of penis. After Antonio sucks their big "pingas" there's some more rimming and sucking before João sticks his tropical cucumber up Antonio's hairy ass and pounds it pretty hard. We're not sure how Antonio could concentrate on sucking Jadson during all this, but he does. And he even cums while being fucked. He follows up by fucking Jadson, with João's encouragement. "Fuck hard, that's what he likes," he says (at least according to the subtitles). We don't know what any of this has to do with Julio's search for his missing boyfriend, but it was fun anyhow.

Speaking of Julio's search, he inquires at Jorge's last known address, a palatial home with a patio, and the resident refers him elsewhere. Fermin Ortega exposes himself in an attempt to get Julio to stay and play, but Julio moves on. Instead, luscious pretty-boy Arpad Banfalvi moves onto the balcony, and he fills both of Fermin's holes. While they're still fucking, Pietro Rosselli, Jean Le Beau and Louis Chanceur show up. All three are handsome, well-built brunets, and after Arpad and Fermin cum, they finally notice Louis finishing up a dual blowjob in the patio. So everyone comes up for an orgy on the balcony. There's a lot of fucking and sucking and rimming, with Louis and Fermin bottoming. Louis is a great bottom, with a big dick and low-hanging balls that are visible next to the cocks pounding his ass. He really seems to enjoy himself, judging from his moans and groans. And did we mention how matinee-idol handsome Pietro and Jean are?

As we learn in the next scene, Jorge has been busy gold-digging while Julio was pining away in Havana. He's skating down Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach with dark and sleek Adriano Sabroso, and they bump into (literally) another cute skater, little Marquinhos Duarte. Naturally, they invite him for sex in their luxurious home. Marquinhos may be small, but he takes both their fat cocks in his mouth at once. Adriano fucks Jorge's willing hole, and Jorge fucks back, always keeping his big hardon. Marquinhos spreads Jorge's cheeks and there are some startling close-ups of Jorge's reddened, loosened hole with Adriano's dick repeatedlly penetrating it. Jorge sprays a huge load while being fucked. After more sucking, Adriano directs Jorge's huge, downward-curving dick into Marquinhos, and they take turns fucking him until all three cum.

Julio is still innocently wandering around Miami looking for Jorge. He goes to a big gated estate but no one answers. Wandering around back, he discovers five hulking bodybuilders frolicking in the pool. This is probably the most muscular grouping of men Bjorn has ever put together: Victor Garañon, Enrique Rodriguez, Marcio da Costa, Lajos Czene and Gyorgy Toth. Enrique is the stocky, thick-dicked bodybuilder from early Bjorn movies such as "Manhattan Latin." His dick is like a beer can. Dark and hunky Marcio was in "Thick as Thieves." Lajos and Gyorgy are fair-skinned Europeans, Gyorgy rather pretty and Lajos square-jawed and macho. Victor is another macho dark Latin. Most of the guys have big dicks, and it's a real treat to see all this muscle get the sensuous Bjorn camerawork.

The five promise to give Jorge's current address to Julio -- if he sucks them off. Julio has no problem with that, and his sensuous lips and energetic oral technique are well showcased with these fat dicks. True to their word, they send him off with Jorge's address, but the orgy continues inside the fancy house. There's plenty of sucking and rimming before Marcio fucks Lajos and Victor fucks Gyorgy. The combination of the brown and white muscles of Marcio and Lajos is, well, stimulating to say the least. Lajos is an expressive bottom, grimacing, gasping and puffing. He treads that line between pain and pleasure, but still manages to cum while being fucked, so we suppose he liked it. So does Gyorgy, who gets the added bonus of sucking on Enrique's beer can while being fucked.

Julio finally locates Jorge at his new home. Jorge is startled by his re-appearance, and Julio quickly figures out the score thanks to an incriminating photo of Jorge and Adriano. He starts to stomp off in a huff, but Jorge stops him, proclaiming he has always loved him. Naturally sex ensues, and we get to see Julio's sensuous lips in action again on Jorge's mammoth meat. They take turns fucking each other, starting with Julio on top, who pounds Jorge hard to get revenge on his faithless lover. When they change positions, though, Julio reclines on his stomach and wriggles his ass sensuously to encourage his lover's attention; he's clearly born to bottom. The flick ends with the two of them in each other's arms, drenched with sweat and cum. Of course, it doesn't show you what's going to happen when Adriano comes home. Probably all three will live together happily ever after. Together. In the big house. Having loads of sex.

Can we talk about cum? We did a running tally. We counted 66 cum-shots. That's a lot, even by Bjorn standards. In fact, it may be a record for a single-volume Bjorn. Those boys shot enough cum to fill up a big mug. And some of the individual climaxes are incredibly voluminous, spraying cum all over the place.

But even in Bjorn's consistently fine oeuvre, "Hot Times in Little Havana" is a real standout, and one of the Emperor's two or three favorite Bjorn features.

DVD features: Digitally remastered, no regional coding (playable worldwide), stereo sound, slide-show gallery, and an easy-to-navigate menu. (This disc doesn't include the nifty director's commentary that we so much enjoyed on some of the other Bjorn DVDs.)

A DVD Review by The Porn Emperor

Hot Times in Little Havana follows the exploits of a forlorn lover in search of his long-lost mate, taking him from the despair of Cuba to the cornucopia of carnal delights 90 miles to the north in the decadent states. Director Kristen Bjorn populates this sensuous love story with 19 hot guys from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Brazil and Argentina. Bjorn once again creates a lush video that rocks in every way. His ability to create a symphony of well-choreographed sexual performances really shines.

Views of a crumbling Cuba leads to the beginning of Julio Duran's touching story of burning love. As he walks the decrepit streets of Havana, Duran relates that it has been a year since his lover, Jorge Martinez, has left him. Martinez was supposed to send for him, but Duran is still waiting. He worries that he could be sick, dead or, worse yet, that Martinez has forgotten him. As he sits by the ocean, he remembers some of the hotter times with his lost love. Flashback to a sensual blow job as Duran gets a full taste of Martinez' thick, foreskined cock. Next it's Martinez' time to return the favor. The two scenes are quick but exceedingly delicious.

Duran's only option to cure his broken heart is to ride a rickety raft across the ocean to the United States. Along the journey, a parched Duran is picked up by two hunky Coast Guard patrol officers, who give him a warm welcome to the states. He is given a full cavity search to make sure he isn't smuggling drugs. While he is handcuffed to a fence that captain, Bruno Diaz, and his officer, Buddy Jones, put on a welcoming sex show. The performance is so hot, Duran spouts a no-hand cummer, soon followed by a copious load from Jones. He is then forced to service both officers with his throat until they coat his face with white cream. Then it's time for some stimulating penetration as they both take turns fucking the intruder. Needless to say, more man juice flows. A satisfied captain sets Duran free. Welcome to the USA! This is a classic Bjorn three-way as only he can do.

On to Little Havana, otherwise know to us gringos as Miami. On a beach, Antonio DiMarco is pursued by Joao Pauzao and Judson Picao, who have time to kill on a sweltering Miami afternoon. DiMarco arrives home, thinking he's home free only to find his persistent pursuers spying on him. They watch DiMarco pound his gorgeous pud, eventually joining in on the action. It's DiMarco who's on his knees, servicing them. Picao cums first quickly, followed by Pauzao. Then they lovingly seduce DiMarco's ass. Three cum loads later it's Picao's turn to share his love tunnel. Two more loads ends a sizzling afternoon in the Florida sun.

Moving on, Duran's search continues. He comes across Fermin Ortega, who tells him where he may find Matinez. The well-muscled Ortega offers to sooth Duran's pain with his scrumptious wares, but Duran requests a rain check. Not to worry, as Arpad Balfavi steps in to help himself to Ortega's amenable butt. These two are hot enough to melt your eyes. Balfavi is particularly sexy, with dark hair, supple lips, a seductively fury chest and an uncut cock that will make you drool. The videography is stunning as it captures every morsel of action in this lush outdoor setting.

Soon they are joined by Pietro Rosselli, Louis Chanceur and Jean LeBeau. What they see makes them so horny that Rosselli is on his knees inhaling his friend's meat. After another round of nut busting, Rosselli and Balfavi swap fucks with Chanceur's waiting hole, while LeBeau penetrates Ortega's well-lubed rosebud. Need I say more jizz is spewed? Every video Bjorn does has a least one group scene, and unlike other directors, he has mastered the fine art of capturing it on tape. His experience clearly shows. He instinctively knows just how long to linger on one coupling before moving to the other. He lets the viewer have time to connect with the action. Many other directors could learn from Bjorn. This is one scorching scene.

Meanwhile, in another part of Miami, Martinez and his new beau, Adriano Sabroso, are having fun skating when cute boy Marquinhos Duarte crashes into them. They decide to bring him home so they can crash his ass. Martinez doesn't want to play with them, but how could anyone turn their back on Duarte? He alone could melt the VCR. The boy sucks them both off before he offers up his steamy ass. Bjorn has an eye for men that is incredible. Pairing Duarte with Martinez and Sabroso is genius. He has assembled a fine orchestration of harmonious sex.

Duran is hot on Martinez' trail but still has a way to go. He comes across an orgy by a water hole. The sex play between Enrique Rodriguez, Victor Garanon, Gyorgy Toth, Marcio DaCosta and Lajos Czene rocks. Duran gets a taste of everyone until they coat his chest in white goo. He leaves to continue his search. Then Rodriguez and Garanon top Toth, and DaCosta fucks Czene. Toth is a highlight of this scene, sporting an incredible, well--muscled body that Rodriguez and Garanon use like a fine instrument.

Finally, after all that Duran has been through, he finds Martinez. His joy is shattered when he finds out his lover has cheatin' ways. Just as he's about to leave, Martinez begs him to stay, saying he has never loved anyone and much as he loves Duran. Their lovemaking is passionate, as Martinez proves his heart belong only to Duran. The scene is sensual and touching as they both perform admirably. They both use each other's body like a Stradivarius. The music they create is mesmerizing.

Bjorn is like a conductor who excels at assembling mouth-watering performers, exquisite sets, scorching sex and presentation that comes to a harmonious success. There are few directors who are in Bjorn's league. And the music by Francois Girard works perfectly to enhance the action. Just listening to the opening score gets your juices flowing. As with other Bjorn videos, there is a copious amount of man juice spewed throughout. In fact, a total of 61 money shots. No one else even comes close. For those who like to see cum-splashed faces, along with some guys tasting their own juice, Bjorn delivers. It's another Bjorn success.

? Adam Morris