The Mambo Kings

The Mambo Kings
6.2

The Mambo Kings

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Directed by: Arne Glimcher

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.

The Mambo Kings

Reviews (2)

  • Wuchak (Rated: 6)

    Dynamic Latin dance performers in America in the 50s

    Two brothers flee Cuba in the early 50s in search of the American Dream playing mambo music. The older sibling, Cesar, is a natural showman and businessman (Armand Assante) whereas the younger brother, Nestor, is a reserved composer (Anto...

  • CinemaSerf (Rated: 6)

    It’s the early 1950s in Cuba when, after a violent near-death experience, talented musicians “Cesar” (Armand Assante) and his brother “Nestor” (Antonio Banderas) decide that they can make more of a go of things, and stay safer, if they move to the New York. There, their lively and vibrant styles of ...

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