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Total Balalaika Show (1994)

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Release Date: Jul 2, 1994 Wide

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The Leningrad Cowboys, the self-proclaimed World's Worst Rock 'n' Roll Band, perform with the Red Army Chorus before a crowd of 70,000 in Helsinki's Senate Square.

Unrated, 54 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary

Directed By: Aki Kaurism�ki

In Theaters: Jul 2, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Apr 26, 2005

Christa Saredi World Sales

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"Minor" Kaurism�ki to the same degree that This Is Spinal Tap is major Rob Reiner, this deadpan musical saga is also a novelty headstone for the Soviet epoch.

November 14, 2011 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Bill Weber

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Another gig I wish I'd been at. If it was happening tomorrow I would totally fly to Helsinki to see it but, alas, I'm 14 years too late. Luckily it was filmed and what fun it looks like it was. *Sighs*

October 21, 2010

Anthony Lawrie

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One of the best live DVD's ever. The Leningrad Cowboys put on a hell of a fucking show. If you have a sense of humor, and a taste for various musical styles, you will adore this. It's fucking perfection. Kaurismaki, you're a mad genius.

November 7, 2011