Plot
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.
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
Crew
Arne Glimcher
Director
Arne Glimcher
Producer
Cynthia Cidre
Writer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Carlos Franzetti
Original Music Composer
Robert Kraft
Original Music Composer
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