Two Cuban brothers bring a new music to the 1950s USA. They are as different as the problems that await them.Two Cuban brothers bring a new music to the 1950s USA. They are as different as the problems that await them.Two Cuban brothers bring a new music to the 1950s USA. They are as different as the problems that await them.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 nominations total
James Medina
- Manny - The Mambo Kings Band
- (as Jimmy Medina)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAntonio Banderas couldn't speak English when this movie was filmed, and thus performed all his lines phonetically. Armand Assante couldn't speak Spanish and also performed all his lines phonetically.
- GoofsWhen the Castillo brothers first approach New York City in the early 1950s, the World Trade Center towers are visible in the skyline; they weren't built until the early 1970s.
- Quotes
Cesar Castillo: In the name of the Mambo, the Rumba, and the Cha cha cha.
Featured review
Mesmerizing!
The first time I saw this movie, I cried. It brought out emotions I did not know I had. The performances were phenomenal. I knew Antonio could sing but Armand Assante was a huge surprise! The late, great Celia Cruz acts as sort of a every woman musically narrating the story. Another musical genius, that has since left this world, is Tito Puente. His performance sets up the audience for the electricity that follows. This movie portrayed every form of love know to humans-between family, man and woman and everyone's love of music. The passions that this movie ignites, well, I haven't felt since. I can't wait till it comes out on DVD because my VHS is a little worn. When they start to count down the greatest movies of all time I hope The Mambo Kings is in the top ten!
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- Jul 24, 2004
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- 曼波狂潮
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,742,168
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $319,793
- Mar 1, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $6,742,168
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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