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Leningrad Cowboys Go America
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Title: Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Release Date: 24 Mar 1989

Runtime: 1h 19m

Genre: Comedy, Music

Director: Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Finnkino, Megamania, Esselte Video

Production Companies: Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Finnkino, Megamania, Esselte Video

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (180 votes)

Cast

  • Vladimir (Manager): Matti Pellonpää
  • Igor (Village Idiot): Kari Väänänen
  • The Leningrad Cowboys: 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
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