The Mambo Kings (1992)

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

Movie · Drama, Music · 1h 44m · Rated 6.4/10 on TMDB · Released February 28, 1992

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.

Directed by Arne Glimcher

Cast

• Antonio Banderas as Nestor Castillo
• Armand Assante as Cesar Castillo
• Cathy Moriarty as Lanna Lake
• Maruschka Detmers as Delores Fuentes
• Pablo Calogero as Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
• Scott Cohen as Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
• Desi Arnaz Jr. as Desi Arnaz Sr.
• Mario Grillo as Mario - The Mambo Kings Band
• Ralph Irizarry as Pito - The Mambo Kings Band
• Pete Macnamara as Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
• James Medina as Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
• Marcos Quintanilla as Willie - The Mambo Kings Band

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