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1989

Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

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.

Duration

1h 19m

Released

March 24, 1989

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6.9

Rating188

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Lists12

Cast37

  • Matti Pellonpää
  • Kari Väänänen
  • Sakke Järvenpää
  • Heikki Keskinen
  • Pimme Korhonen
  • Sakari Kuosmanen
  • Puka Oinonen
  • Silu Seppälä
  • Mauri Sumén

Part ofThe Leningrad Cowboys Collection

Includes Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989), Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994), and Total Balalaika Show (1994).

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