The Mambo Kings
“With a suitcase full of song, Hearts filled with passion, two brothers come to America in search of a dream.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Mambo Kings (1992) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
Top Cast
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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
Tito Puente
Himself
Valerie McIntosh
Tracy Blair
Cordelia González
Anna María
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Redhead on Bus
Jonathan Del Arco
Young Cesar
Carlos Gómez
Creep
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Glimcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Cidre, Oscar Hijuelos
- Original Score
- Carlos Franzetti, Robert Kraft, Ray Santos
- Original Title
- The Mambo Kings
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Arnon Milchan Productions, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Glimcher
Cynthia Cidre, Oscar Hijuelos
Carlos Franzetti, Robert Kraft, Ray Santos
Michael Ballhaus
Claire Simpson
Arne Glimcher, Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Glimcher
Director
Cynthia Cidre
Writer
Arne Glimcher
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Bridget Kelly
Costume Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Claire Simpson
Editor
Carlos Franzetti
Original Music Composer
Robert Kraft
Original Music Composer
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mambo Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mambo Kings about?
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.
Who directed The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings was directed by Arne Glimcher.
Who stars in The Mambo Kings?
The principal cast of The Mambo Kings includes Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers, Pablo Calogero.
When was The Mambo Kings released and how long is it?
The Mambo Kings was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Mambo Kings make at the box office?
The Mambo Kings grossed $6.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Mambo Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mambo Kings was composed by Carlos Franzetti, Robert Kraft, Ray Santos.
Is The Mambo Kings based on a book or true story?
The Mambo Kings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Hijuelos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mambo Kings?
The Mambo Kings holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).