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Leningrad Cowboys Go America

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1989-03-24

Runtime: 79 mins

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

Spoken language: English, suomi

Genres: Comedy, Music

Original title: Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Production Companies: Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Megamania, Esselte Video

Production Countries: Finland, Sweden

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deepkino
A rock band from the Russian tundra comes to America in pursuit of fame and fortune, and the movie follows their tour there. Kaurismäki tells the story with a dry, northern-style humor. The band members' haircuts and shoes are very original! It's an easy-to-watch road movie with the added bonus of being an absurd comedy. Some scenes are also filled with finely crafted jokes.
2025-08-05

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