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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.

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.

19921h 44mRDrama, Music

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About The Mambo Kings

Directors
Arne Glimcher
Cast
Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers, Pablo Calogero, Scott Cohen
Genres
Drama, Music
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
France, United States of America
Status
Released

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