The Mambo Kings (1992)

  • R
  • 02/28/1992 (US)
  • Drama, Music
  • 1h 44m

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.

Arne Glimcher

Director

Cynthia Cidre

Writer

Oscar Hijuelos

Novel

Cast

Antonio Banderas's headshot

Antonio Banderas

Nestor Castillo
Armand Assante's headshot

Armand Assante

Cesar Castillo
Cathy Moriarty's headshot

Cathy Moriarty

Lanna Lake
Maruschka Detmers's headshot

Maruschka Detmers

Delores Fuentes
Pablo Calogero's headshot

Pablo Calogero

Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
Scott Cohen's headshot

Scott Cohen

Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr.'s headshot

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Desi Arnaz Sr.
Mario Grillo's headshot

Mario Grillo

Mario - The Mambo Kings Band

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