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The Mambo Kings (1992)
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Reviews Counted: 18
Fresh: 14
Rotten:4
Average Rating: 6.5/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Two ambitious Cuban brothers come to New York to make a name for themselves as musicians during the mambo craze of the 1950's. By day they work hard at manual labor, at night they are transformed;... Two ambitious Cuban brothers come to New York to make a name for themselves as musicians during the mambo craze of the 1950's. By day they work hard at manual labor, at night they are transformed; but the pressures of fame threaten to drive them apart. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ("Beautiful Maria of My Soul"). [More]
Starring: Armand Assante, Antonio Banderas, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers
Starring: Armand Assante, Antonio Banderas, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers, Desi Arnaz, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente
Director: Arne Glimcher
Director: Arne Glimcher
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Reviews for The Mambo Kings
Terrific music and a boatload of high energy can't quite compensate for a thin plot and weak characterizations....
Another award worthy performance by Armand Assante that wasn't recognized. And a great song.
Armand Assante gives the most robust and impressive performance of his career as Cesar, a musician whose lust for life affects all those around him.
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