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.

Cast

Matti Pellonpää

as Vladimir (Manager)

Kari Väänänen

as Igor (Village Idiot)

Sakke Järvenpää

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Heikki Keskinen

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Pimme Korhonen

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Sakari Kuosmanen

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Puka Oinonen

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Silu Seppälä

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Mauri Sumén

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Mato Valtonen

as The Leningrad Cowboys

Reviews

deepkino

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 b...

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