Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989): Cast & Plot
Leningrad Cowboys Go America is a 1989 music comedy directed by Aki Kaurismäki, starring Sakari Kuosmanen as The Leningrad Cowboys, Olli Tuominen and Kari Laine. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Leningrad Cowboys Go America About?
The premise of Leningrad Cowboys Go America without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The eccentric Leningrad Cowboys, a troupe of Siberian musicians accompanied by their well‑meaning manager, set off for the United States in hopes of striking fame and fortune. Their chaotic road trip sweeps them across the country toward a wedding in Mexico, all while a hapless village idiot trails them, desperate to become a band member.
Leningrad Cowboys Go America Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- live action
- band
- wedding
- village idiot
- rock band
- leningrad cowboys
- mexico
- manager
- place name in title
- cult film
- homesickness
- united states of america
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- south
- rock 'n' roll
- long lost relative
- gig
- deep south
- crooked manager
- band manager
- american south
- rock music
- beer
- obsessed fan
- frozen body
- tractor
- guitar
- coffin
- hair
- road movie
- russia
- independent film
Leningrad Cowboys Go America Cast & Characters
Sakari Kuosmanen leads the cast as The Leningrad Cowboys, with Olli Tuominen as Siberian Svengali and Kari Laine as Siberian Chauffeur. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki; 37 actors are credited in all.
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Director Aki Kaurismäki
- Sakari Kuosmanen as The Leningrad Cowboys
- Olli Tuominen as Siberian Svengali
- Kari Laine as Siberian Chauffeur
- Matti Pellonpää as Vladimir (Manager)
Also Starring in Leningrad Cowboys Go America
· 33 more- Kari Väänänen Igor (Village Idiot)
- Jim Jarmusch Car Dealer | New York
- Nicky Tesco Lost Cousin
- Richard Boes Rockpromotor
- Mato Valtonen The Leningrad Cowboys
- Silu Seppälä The Leningrad Cowboys
- Terry Engine Thief
- Sakke Järvenpää The Leningrad Cowboys
- Mauri Sumén The Leningrad Cowboys
- Frank Johnson Car Dealer | Houston
- Albert Gonzales Prison Warden
- Rock Engine Thief
- Pimme Korhonen The Leningrad Cowboys
- Heikki Keskinen The Leningrad Cowboys
- Puka Oinonen The Leningrad Cowboys
- Pekka Virtanen The Leningrad Cowboys
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- Jatimatic Ohlstrom Father of the Cowboys
- George M. Kunkle Banjo Player
- William W. Robertson Barber
- Ms. Morris Bartender | Memphis
- Marty Olavarrieta Police Officer
- Mr. Morris Bartender | Memphis
- Earl Howard Jr. Bar Owner
- Ernie Wright Bartender | Houston
- Duke Robillard Nightclub Owner
- Phil Linson Nightclub Customer
- Speed Engine Thief
- Carlton Engine Thief
- Judge Felix Barrera Bride's Father
- Laura Barrera Bride
- John Martinez Groom
- José G. Salas Mexican Singer
- Matti Hukkanen Passed Out Customer at Lonesome Bar (uncredited)
More from Aki Kaurismäki
More films directed by Aki Kaurismäki, best-rated first: Fallen Leaves, The Man Without a Past, The Other Side of Hope and Le Havre.
Leningrad Cowboys Go America Plot Summary
What happens in Leningrad Cowboys Go America from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Deep in the frozen tundra, the Leningrad Cowboys—an unmistakable crew with foot-long quiff hairstyles and long Winklepicker boots—dream of breaking out beyond their icy homeland. Their manager Vladimir, Matti Pellonpää, pushes them toward a bigger stage, but his hunger for profit and control often clashes with the band’s stubborn self-belief. Despite the push for success, the group’s only genuine supporter in their village is the mute village idiot, Igor, Kari Väänänen, whose quiet appreciation hints at a spark the others barely glimpse.
Full summary
The whole story of Leningrad Cowboys Go America, scene by scene
Leningrad Cowboys Go America Videos
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How Well Do You Know Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nationality of the Leningrad Cowboys band?
Cars in Leningrad Cowboys Go America
25 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1977 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Leningrad Cowboys Go America Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Ленинградские ковбои едут в Америку” and “Leningrad Cowboys van a América”.
- Also known as
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- Ленинградские ковбои едут в Америку
- Leningrad Cowboys van a América
- Cowboys de Leningrado Vão Para a América
- 列宁格勒牛仔征美记
- Leningrad Cowboys menni Amerika
- Leningrad Cowboys jadą do Ameryki
- 레닌그라드 카우보이 미국에 가다
- Leningradští kovbojové dobývají Ameriku
- レニングラード・カウボーイズ・ゴー・アメリカ
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Leningrad Cowboys Go America FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Leningrad Cowboys Go America, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Leningrad Cowboys Go America released?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America was released on March 24, 1989.
Who directed Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
More films by Aki Kaurismäki Who is in the cast of Leningrad Cowboys Go America?
Leningrad Cowboys Go America stars Sakari Kuosmanen as The Leningrad Cowboys, Olli Tuominen as Siberian Svengali and Kari Laine as Siberian Chauffeur, among 37 credited actors.
Does Leningrad Cowboys Go America have a post-credit scene?
No. Leningrad Cowboys Go America has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Leningrad Cowboys Go America in?
The original language of Leningrad Cowboys Go America is Finnish.
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