Leningrad Cowboys Go America backdrop

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Quick Info

Rating

6.9/10

Release1989

Runtime1h 19m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Villealfa Filmproductions

Finnkino

Megamania

Esselte Video

Movie

Leningrad Cowboys Go America

1989

1h 19m

6.9

Comedy

Music

Synopsis

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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