The Mambo Kings

Name: The Mambo Kings
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1992-02-28
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers

1992 · 1h 44m · Drama, Music · France, United States of America · Rated R (US)

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

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.

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Arne Glimcher

Written by

Cynthia Cidre

Based on the novel by

Oscar Hijuelos

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Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers

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