The Mambo Kings(1992)
“With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.”
Overview
The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.
Director
Arne Glimcher
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Antonio Banderas
as Nestor Castillo
Armand Assante
as Cesar Castillo
Cathy Moriarty
as Lanna Lake
Maruschka Detmers
as Delores Fuentes
Pablo Calogero
as Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
Scott Cohen
as Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr.
as Desi Arnaz Sr.
Mario Grillo
as Mario - The Mambo Kings Band
Ralph Irizarry
as Pito - The Mambo Kings Band
Pete Macnamara
as Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
James Medina
as Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
Marcos Quintanilla
as Willie - The Mambo Kings Band
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.4 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Regency Enterprises • Alcor Films
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Where can I watch The Mambo Kings?▼
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What is The Mambo Kings about?▼
The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in search of the American Dream.
Who directed The Mambo Kings?▼
The Mambo Kings was directed by Arne Glimcher and released in 1992. It is a drama, music film.
How long is The Mambo Kings?▼
The Mambo Kings has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mambo Kings?▼
The cast of The Mambo Kings includes Antonio Banderas as Nestor Castillo, Armand Assante as Cesar Castillo, Cathy Moriarty as Lanna Lake, Maruschka Detmers as Delores Fuentes, Pablo Calogero as Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band and more.
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