Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994): Cast & Plot
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses is a 1994 music comedy starring Mato Valtonen as Leningrad Cowboys, Matti Pellonpää and André Wilms. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
English What Is Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses About?
The premise of Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After years of fame and a series of mishaps in Mexico, the eccentric Leningrad Cowboys decide to head back to their native village. Their former manager, Vladimir—now calling himself Moses—joins them, guiding the band on a quirky journey homeward, where they encounter colorful characters and nostalgic moments that underscore their off‑beat spirit.
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- rock band
- coney island
- statue of liberty
- brest france
- warsaw poland
- leipzig germany
- dresden germany
- frankfurt germany
- czech republic
- return home
- calf
- bus
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- road trip
- siberia
- mexico
- leningrad cowboys
- song
- singing
- singer
- reference to moses
- coney island brooklyn new york city
- cactus
- tequila
- band
- rock 'n' roll
- on the road
- sequel
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses Cast & Characters
Mato Valtonen leads the cast as Leningrad Cowboys, with Matti Pellonpää as Moses / Vladimir and André Wilms as Lazar / Johnson / Elijah.
- Mato Valtonen as Leningrad Cowboys
- Matti Pellonpää as Moses / Vladimir
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Aki Kaurismäki as Factory Worker Imitating Chaplin (uncredited)
Also Starring in Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
· 14 more- Kari Väänänen The Mute
- Silu Seppälä Leningrad Cowboys
- Sakke Järvenpää Leningrad Cowboys
- Mauri Sumén Leningrad Cowboys
- Kirsi Tykkyläinen Singer of Babylon
- Nicky Tesco American Cousin
- Jyri Närvänen Leningrad Cowboys
- Ben Granfelt Leningrad Cowboys
- Jore Marjaranta Leningrad Cowboys
- Twist-Twist Erkinharju Leningrad Cowboys
- Ekke Niiva Leningrad Cowboys
- Pemo Ojala Leningrad Cowboys
- Jacques Blanc Owner of Bingo Parlour
- Nicole Helies Bingo Hostess
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses Plot Summary
What happens in Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Picking up where Leningrad Cowboys Go America left off, the group has settled in Mexico after scoring a top-ten hit there. The party has spiraled into hard living, and alcohol dominates most days until tragedy strikes: more than half of the band members have died from drinking. The four remaining players and their road manager, Igor, have become naturalized Mexicans, sporting mustaches and bright, mariachi-inspired wardrobes as they try to keep going.
Full summary
The whole story of Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses, scene by scene
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Where does the band settle after scoring a top‑ten hit?
Cars in Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
4 cars on screen, including the 1952 Opel Blitz and the 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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Ursus C-330 Minor role
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Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses?
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses released?
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses was released on February 16, 1994.
Who is in the cast of Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses?
Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses stars Mato Valtonen as Leningrad Cowboys, Matti Pellonpää as Moses / Vladimir and André Wilms as Lazar / Johnson / Elijah, among 18 credited actors.
Does Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses have a post-credit scene?
No. Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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