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The Mambo Kings (1992)

R  104 min  -  Drama | Music   -  28 February 1992 (USA)
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Musician brothers Cesar and Nestor leave Cuba for America in the 1950s, hoping to hit the top of the Latin music scene... See full summary »

Director:

Arne Glimcher

Writers:

Oscar Hijuelos (novel), Cynthia Cidre (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Armand Assante ...
Cesar Castillo
Antonio Banderas ...
Nestor Castillo
Cathy Moriarty ...
Lanna Lake
Maruschka Detmers Maruschka Detmers ...
Delores Fuentes
Pablo Calogero Pablo Calogero ...
Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
Scott Cohen ...
Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr. ...
Mario Grillo Mario Grillo ...
Mario - The Mambo Kings Band
Ralph Irizarry Ralph Irizarry ...
Pito - The Mambo Kings Band
Pete Macnamara ...
Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
James Medina James Medina ...
Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
Marcos Quintanilla Marcos Quintanilla ...
Willie - The Mambo Kings Band
Tito Puente ...
Himself
J.T. Taylor J.T. Taylor ...
Frankie Suarez - The Mambo Kings Band
William Thomas Jr. William Thomas Jr. ...
Xavier - The Mambo Kings Band
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Storyline

Musician brothers Cesar and Nestor leave Cuba for America in the 1950s, hoping to hit the top of the Latin music scene. Cesar is the older brother, the business manager, and the ladies' man. Nestor is the brooding songwriter, who cannot forget the woman in Cuba who broke his heart. Written by Dehlia  

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Plot Keywords:

Cuba | Latin | 1950s | Songwriter | Musician  | See more »

Taglines:

With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.

Genres:

Drama | Music

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Details

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Les mambo kings See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$6,742,168 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Antonio Banderas couldn't speak English when this movie was filmed, and thus performed all his lines phonetically. Armand Assante couldn't speak Spanish and thus performed all his lines phonetically. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When the Castillo brothers first approach New York City in the early 1950s, you can see the World Trade Center towers in the skyline. The towers weren't built until the early 1970s. See more »

Quotes

Anna Maria: He thinks he's the last Coca Cola in the desert.
Lanna Lake: Honey, he is.
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Connections

Referenced in People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia' (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mucho Corazón"
Written by Emma Elena Valdelamar
Performed by Benny Moré
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Music See more »