Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Synopsis
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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Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-21
Top Cast
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Matti Pellonpää
Vladimir (Manager)
Kari Väänänen
Igor (Village Idiot)
Sakke Järvenpää
The Leningrad Cowboys
Heikki Keskinen
The Leningrad Cowboys
Pimme Korhonen
The Leningrad Cowboys
Sakari Kuosmanen
The Leningrad Cowboys
Puka Oinonen
The Leningrad Cowboys
Silu Seppälä
The Leningrad Cowboys
Mauri Sumén
The Leningrad Cowboys
Mato Valtonen
The Leningrad Cowboys
Pekka Virtanen
The Leningrad Cowboys
Nicky Tesco
Lost Cousin
Olli Tuominen
Siberian Svengali
Kari Laine
Siberian Chauffeur
Jatimatic Ohlstrom
Father of the Cowboys
Richard Boes
Rockpromotor
Jim Jarmusch
Car Dealer | New York
George M. Kunkle
Banjo Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Mauri Sumén
- Original Title
- Leningrad Cowboys Go America
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Megamania, Esselte Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki, Sakke Järvenpää, Mato Valtonen
Mauri Sumén
Timo Salminen
Raija Talvio
Katinka Faragó, Klas Olofsson, Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Katinka Faragó
Producer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Aki Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Raija Talvio
Editor
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Mauri Sumén
Original Music Composer
Klas Olofsson
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Tanja Tolonen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Leningrad Cowboys Go America about?
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.
Who directed Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
The principal cast of Leningrad Cowboys Go America includes Matti Pellonpää, Kari Väänänen, Sakke Järvenpää, Heikki Keskinen, Pimme Korhonen.
When was Leningrad Cowboys Go America released and how long is it?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leningrad Cowboys Go America was composed by Mauri Sumén.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).