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1989

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.

Credits

Director

Aki Kaurismäki

Producers

Katinka Faragó , Aki Kaurismäki , Klas Olofsson

Writers

Sakke Järvenpää , Aki Kaurismäki , Mato Valtonen

Cinematographer

Timo Salminen

Composer

Mauri Sumén

Cast

Matti Pellonpää , Kari Väänänen , Sakke Järvenpää , Heikki Keskinen , Pimme Korhonen , Sakari Kuosmanen , Puka Oinonen , Silu Seppälä , Mauri Sumén , Mato Valtonen

Studios

Villealfa Filmproductions , Finnkino , Megamania , Esselte Video

Genres

Music Comedy

Posters

5
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) international poster - US
US international
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) character poster - US
US character
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) imax poster - US
US imax

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