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The Mambo Kings

The Mambo Kings

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

19926.31h 44m

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.

Directed by Arne Glimcher
Written by Cynthia Cidre, Oscar Hijuelos
Produced by Arne Glimcher, Arnon Milchan
Box Office0Revenue: $6.7M

Top Cast

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Nestor Castillo

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Cesar Castillo

Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty

Lanna Lake

Maruschka Detmers

Maruschka Detmers

Delores Fuentes

P

Pablo Calogero

Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band

Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen

Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Desi Arnaz Sr.

M

Mario Grillo

Mario - The Mambo Kings Band

R

Ralph Irizarry

Pito - The Mambo Kings Band

Pete Macnamara

Pete Macnamara

Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band

Themes & Keywords

mambo

About The Mambo Kings

The Mambo Kings is a drama, music film released in 1992 exploring themes of mambo. Directed by Arne Glimcher, it stars Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty. 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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