Leningrad Cowboys Go America
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.
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Signature
- Craft · Humour · Tension
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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.
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- Release date
- Mar 24, 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
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- Language
- English, Finnish
- Country
- Finland, Sweden
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