

The Mambo Kings
1992-02-28 · 104 min · ★ 6.4
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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Production details
- Directors
- Arne Glimcher
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Arnon Milchan Productions, Le Studio Canal+
- Countries
- France, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 6,742,168
Top Cast
Antonio BanderasNestor Castillo
Armand AssanteCesar Castillo
Cathy MoriartyLanna Lake
Maruschka DetmersDelores Fuentes
Scott CohenBernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr.Desi Arnaz Sr.
Pete MacnamaraJohnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
Tito PuenteHimself
Cordelia GonzálezAnna María
Colleen FitzpatrickRedhead on Bus
Jonathan Del ArcoYoung Cesar
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