The Mambo Kings

– The Mambo Kings tells the story of César and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who f..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
1992
The Mambo Kings (1992)

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.

The Mambo Kings (1992) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Feb 1992

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Arne Glimcher

Writer:

Oscar Hijuelos (novel), Cynthia Cidre (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Pablo Calogero, Scott Cohen, Mario Grillo, Ralph Irizarry

Plot:

Musician brothers Cesar and Nestor leave Cuba for America in the 1950s, hoping to hit the top of the Latin music scene. Cesar is the older brother, the business manager, and the ladies' man. Nestor is the brooding songwriter, who cannot forget the woman in Cuba who broke his heart.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 nominations.

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%