Two Cuban brothers bring a new music to the 1950s USA. They are as different as the problems that await them.
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Title: The Mambo Kings (1992)
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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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Lanna Lake: Honey, he is.
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Written by Arturo Sandoval
Performed by Arturo Sandoval
Courtesy of GRP Records
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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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Mambo CalienteWritten by Arturo Sandoval
Performed by Arturo Sandoval
Courtesy of GRP Records
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28 February 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Mambo Kings See more »Filming Locations:
Tower Theatre - 802 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USAEdit
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$15,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$319,793, 1 March 1992Gross USA:
$6,742,168Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,742,168Company Credits
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First, I am a professional drummer whose interest in this film was only ignited by with the knowledge that the genius Tito Puente makes an appearance, and even better, shares a solo with the star. That aside, the rest of the movie is a favorite of mine, especially the fantastic, contagious personality of Cesar, superbly played by Assante...you grow to love this rogue of a man almost instantly. His constant laughter is just a hint of how rascally a businessman/band leader and devoted brother he is. The music is no less contagious, and I find myself interested in Salsa and Mambo music all the more because of this entertaining film. My one complaint is that the above-mentioned solo between Puente and Assante is interrupted by gangland violence, just at the moment when everyone is getting into the spirit! Other than that, it was brilliantly casted and acted. A great look at the way of the entertainment business in the early 1950's, especially for hopeful immigrants like the Castillo Brothers. Excellent!