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The Mambo Kings

With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.
1992 | 104m | English

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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.
Release Date: Feb 28, 1992
Director: Arne Glimcher
Writer: Cynthia Cidre, Oscar Hijuelos
Genres: Drama, Music
Keywords mambo
Production Companies Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Arnon Milchan Productions
Box Office Revenue: $6,742,168
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Antonio Banderas Nestor Castillo
Armand Assante Cesar Castillo
Cathy Moriarty Lanna Lake
Maruschka Detmers Delores Fuentes
Pablo Calogero Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
Scott Cohen Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr. Desi Arnaz Sr.
Mario Grillo Mario - The Mambo Kings Band
Ralph Irizarry Pito - The Mambo Kings Band
Pete Macnamara Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
James Medina Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
Marcos Quintanilla Willie - The Mambo Kings Band
Tito Puente Himself
Valerie McIntosh Tracy Blair
Cordelia González Anna María
Colleen Fitzpatrick Redhead on Bus
Name Job
Cynthia Cidre Writer
Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography
Suzanne Smith Crowley Casting
Steve Saklad Art Direction
Ann Roth Costume Design
Claire Simpson Editor
Paul Baxley Stunt Coordinator
David M. Dunlap Camera Operator
Bruce Ericksen Costume Supervisor
Teresa M. Austin Makeup Artist
Patti Safian Art Department Coordinator
Charlie McIntyre Rigging Gaffer
Billy Hopkins Casting
Gary Jones Costume Design
Dennis Glas Makeup Artist
Valli O'Reilly Makeup Department Head
Medusah Hairstylist
David Carbonara Music Editor
Arne Glimcher Director
Sam Emerson Still Photographer
Stuart Wurtzel Production Design
Josée Normand Hairstylist
Oscar Hijuelos Novel
Bridget Kelly Costume Design
Christopher Kennedy Music Editor
Robert Kraft Original Music Composer
Ray Santos Music
Judith Saunders Script Supervisor
Kara Lindstrom Set Decoration
Kam Cooney Special Effects Coordinator
Carlos Franzetti Original Music Composer
Thomas S. Drescher Music Editor
Name Title
Arnon Milchan Producer
Jack B. Bernstein Co-Producer
Arne Glimcher Producer
Anna Reinhardt Associate Producer
Steven Reuther Executive Producer
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Wuchak
6.0

_**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 (Anto ... nio 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” (2000) and maybe a little “Dirty Dancing” (1987). While not quite as good as those, it’s still worth checking out, especially if you like mambo or energetic Latin music in general, not to mention the setting of 50’s America. Assante is convincing, performing with charisma and gusto, while Banderas is effective as the sensitive and sincere younger sibling, although he’s a far cry from the brooding Brando. This was Banderas’ first English-speaking role; he learned his lines phonetically and worked with a dialect coach throughout pre-production and filming. Too much of the movie takes place in clubs or apartments with people smoking, drinking and emoting for my tastes. But the story perks up in the third act with a notable sequence featuring Desi Arnaz, Jr. (I don’t want to say more because I don’t want to give anything away). The film runs 1 hour, 44 minutes, and was shot in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-

Aug 06, 2021