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Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Leningrad Cowboys Go America

March 24, 1989
1h 19m
Comedy
Music
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

The Leningrad Cowboys, a group of Siberian musicians, and their manager, travel to America seeking fame and fortune. As they cross the country, trying to get to a wedding in Mexico, they are followed by the village idiot, who wishes to join the band.

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Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Cast
Matti Pellonpää, Kari Väänänen, Sakke Järvenpää, Heikki Keskinen, Pimme Korhonen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Puka Oinonen, Silu Seppälä, Mauri Sumén, Mato Valtonen
Release Date
March 24, 1989
Production
Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Finnkino, Megamania, Esselte Video

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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