Leningrad Cowboys Go America
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Leningrad Cowboys Go America

1989 1h 19m ★ 6.9 (199 votes) Released

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.

Director

Aki Kaurismäki

Screenplay

Aki Kaurismäki

Rating
6.9
Runtime
79 min

Production

Villealfa Filmproductions
Finnkino
Megamania
Esselte Video

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deepkino
★ 7/10 Aug 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.

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