Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
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1989
1h 19m
6.9(192 votes)
Comedy
Music

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

37 members
Acting

Matti Pellonpää

Vladimir (Manager)

Matti Pellonpää
Acting

Kari Väänänen

Igor (Village Idiot)

Kari Väänänen
Acting

Sakke Järvenpää

The Leningrad Cowboys

Sakke Järvenpää
Acting

Heikki Keskinen

The Leningrad Cowboys

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Pimme Korhonen

The Leningrad Cowboys

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Sakari Kuosmanen

The Leningrad Cowboys

Sakari Kuosmanen
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Puka Oinonen

The Leningrad Cowboys

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Silu Seppälä

The Leningrad Cowboys

Silu Seppälä
Sound

Mauri Sumén

The Leningrad Cowboys

Mauri Sumén
Acting

Mato Valtonen

The Leningrad Cowboys

Mato Valtonen
Acting

Pekka Virtanen

The Leningrad Cowboys

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Nicky Tesco

Lost Cousin

Nicky Tesco
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Olli Tuominen

Siberian Svengali

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Art

Kari Laine

Siberian Chauffeur

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Jatimatic Ohlstrom

Father of the Cowboys

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Richard Boes

Rockpromotor

Richard Boes
Directing

Jim Jarmusch

Car Dealer | New York

Jim Jarmusch
Acting

George M. Kunkle

Banjo Player

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Acting

William W. Robertson

Barber

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Mr. Morris

Bartender | Memphis

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Acting

Ms. Morris

Bartender | Memphis

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Marty Olavarrieta

Police Officer

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Earl Howard Jr.

Bar Owner

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Albert Gonzales

Prison Warden

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Duke Robillard

Nightclub Owner

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Frank Johnson

Car Dealer | Houston

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Ernie Wright

Bartender | Houston

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Production

Phil Linson

Nightclub Customer

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Acting

Rock

Engine Thief

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Acting

Terry

Engine Thief

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Acting

Speed

Engine Thief

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Carlton

Engine Thief

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Judge Felix Barrera

Bride's Father

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Laura Barrera

Bride

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John Martinez

Groom

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José G. Salas

Mexican Singer

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Matti Hukkanen

Passed Out Customer at Lonesome Bar (uncredited)

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