Leningrad Cowboys Go America
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.
Comedy
Music
6.9
200 reviewsRuntime: 79 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1989-03-24
Director(s): Aki Kaurismäki
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Megamania, Esselte Video
Languages: English, Finnish
IMDB: tt0097728
Criterion ChannelCollection: Leningrad Cowboys Collection
Leningrad Cowboys Collection Collection
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deepkino★ 7/108/5/2025
A rock band from the Russian tundra comes to America in pursuit of fame and fortune, and the movie follows their tour there. Kaurismäki tells the story with a dry, northern-style humor. The band members' haircuts and shoes are very original! It's an easy-to-watch road movie with the added bonus of being an absurd comedy. Some scenes are also filled with finely crafted jokes.