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The Mambo Kings( 1992)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Antonio Banderas

      Nestor Castillo

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      Armand Assante

      Cesar Castillo

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      Cathy Moriarty

      Lanna Lake

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      Maruschka Detmers

      Delores Fuentes

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      Pablo Calogero

      Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band

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      Scott Cohen

      Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band

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      Desi Arnaz Jr.

      Desi Arnaz Sr.

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      Mario Grillo

      Mario - The Mambo Kings Band

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      Ralph Irizarry

      Pito - The Mambo Kings Band

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      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

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      Tito Puente

      Himself

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      Valerie McIntosh

      Tracy Blair

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      Cordelia González

      Anna María

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      Colleen Fitzpatrick

      Redhead on Bus

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Fri Aug 06 2021
    _**Dynamic Latin dance performers in America in the 50s**_ Two brothers flee Cuba in the early 50s in search of the American Dream playing mambo music. The older sibling, Cesar, is a natural showman and businessman (Armand Assante) whereas the younger brother, Nestor, is a reserved composer (Antonio Banderas). The women in their lives are played by curvy Cathy Moriarty and Maruschka Detmers. "The Mambo Kings" (1992) is reminiscent of “The Cotton Club” (1984) mixed with the later “Pollock” (2000) and maybe a little “Dirty Dancing” (1987). While not quite as good as those, it’s still worth...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    6742168.00

    Keywords

    • mambo