Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)
1989
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Kari Väänänen, Puka Oinonen, Mauri Mumén, Matti Pellonpää, Sakke Järvenpää, Jim Jarmush, Sakari Kuosmanen, Mato Valtonen
Original language
English, Finnish
Production companies
SVENSKA FILMINSTITUTET (SUÈDE), VILLEALFA FILMPRODUCTIONS (FINLANDE), Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino
Setting
Texas, New York City, Tennessee
Crew
Producer
Katinka Farago, Klas Olofsson, Aki Kaurismäki
Cinematography
Timo Salminen
Editing
Raija Talvio
Music
Mauri Mumén
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
February 27, 1991
Versions
French version
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Sydney Film Festival 2018 generic - Essential (Aki Kaurismäki tribute)
- Locarno International Film Festival 2006 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1990 generic
- New York Film Festival 1990 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1989 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Leningrad Cow-Boys Go America |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Leningrad Cowboys Go America - Mauri Sumén, Chuck Rio, Desconocido (1989) | 1 release, 1989: AMT |
| CD | Leningrad Cowboys Go America - Mauri Sumén, Chuck Rio, Desconocido (1989) | 3 releases, 1989-1990: AMT, Chlodwig |
Full credits
| Director | Aki Kaurismäki |
| Cast | Kari Väänänen, Puka Oinonen, Mauri Mumén, Matti Pellonpää, Sakke Järvenpää, Jim Jarmush, Sakari Kuosmanen, Mato Valtonen, Silu Seppälä, Pimme Korhonen, Pekka Virtanen, Heikki Keskinen |
| Producer | Katinka Farago, Klas Olofsson, Aki Kaurismäki |
| Cinematography | Timo Salminen |
| Editing | Raija Talvio |
| Music | Mauri Mumén |
| Sound | Jouko Lumme |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
