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The Mambo Kings

The Mambo Kings

1992
104 min
Drama Music

Plot Summary

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.

6.3
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6.3
IMDb Rating

Technical Details

104 min
Runtime
1992-02-28
Release Date
Movie
Content Type
1992
Year
Genres
Drama Music

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Wuchak

Wuchak

6.0/10
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_**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”...

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