The Mambo Kings
“With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.”
1992•R•1h 44m•6.4•Released
DramaMusic
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.
Director
Arne Glimcher
Writer
Cynthia Cidre
Revenue
$7M
Languages
Italian, English, Spanish
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Antonio Banderas
Nestor Castillo
Armand Assante
Cesar Castillo
Cathy Moriarty
Lanna Lake
Maruschka Detmers
Delores Fuentes
Pablo Calogero
Ramon - The Mambo Kings Band
Scott Cohen
Bernardito - The Mambo Kings Band
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Desi Arnaz Sr.
Mario Grillo
Mario - The Mambo Kings Band
Ralph Irizarry
Pito - The Mambo Kings Band
Pete Macnamara
Johnny Bing - The Mambo Kings Band
James Medina
Manny - The Mambo Kings Band (as Jimmy Medina)
Marcos Quintanilla
Willie - The Mambo Kings Band
Tito Puente
Himself
Valerie McIntosh
Tracy Blair
Cordelia González
Anna María
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Company
Regency Enterprises
Company
Alcor Films
Company
Arnon Milchan Productions
Company
Le Studio Canal+
Producer
Arne Glimcher
Producer
Arnon Milchan
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