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...
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Pablo Calogero | ... | Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band |
| Scott Cohen | ... | Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band | |
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Mario Grillo | ... | Mario - The Mambo Kings Band |
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Ralph Irizarry | ... | Pito - The Mambo Kings Band |
| Pete Macnamara | ... | Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band | |
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James Medina | ... | Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina) |
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Marcos Quintanilla | ... | Willie - The Mambo Kings Band |
| J.T. Taylor | ... | Frankie Suarez - The Mambo Kings Band | |
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William Thomas Jr. | ... | Xavier - The Mambo Kings Band |
| Yul Vazquez | ... | Flaco - The Mambo Kings Band | |
| Armand Assante | ... | Cesar Castillo | |
| Antonio Banderas | ... | Nestor Castillo | |
| Cathy Moriarty | ... | Lanna Lake | |
| Maruschka Detmers | ... | Delores Fuentes | |
| Desi Arnaz Jr. | ... | Desi Arnaz Sr. | |
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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. 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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With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
28 February 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Mambo Kings See more »Filming Locations:
Tower Theatre - 802 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USAEdit
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$15,500,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$6,742,168Company Credits
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Dolby SRAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Lanna Lake: Honey, he is.
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Written by Duke Ellington
Performed by Duke Ellington
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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Because of his commitment to this film, Antonio Banderas had to pass on working with his mentor Pedro Almodóvar for the sixth time on High Heels (1991). The pair did not work together again for nearly 20 years; when they reunited for La piel que habito (2011). See more »Goofs
The "I Love Lucy" show was filmed in Hollywood several weeks in advance of the air date and never broadcast live as portrayed in the movie. 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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In A Sentimental MoodWritten by Duke Ellington
Performed by Duke Ellington
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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What can I say about this gem? I cry every emotion each time I see it. Assante is compelling and heart-wrenching as the ambitious and devoted older brother, Banderas rounds the two out with innocence and struggle for independence. Also a most moving story of unrequited love.