Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)

1989 · 79 min · Comedy, Music

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.

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. Starring Matti Pellonpää, Kari Väänänen, Sakke Järvenpää, Heikki Keskinen and Pimme Korhonen.

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