Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Aki Kaurismäki
1989-03-24


6.9
79 min

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

Name Character Team
Matti Pellonpää Vladimir (Manager) Unowned
Kari Väänänen Igor (Village Idiot) Unowned
Sakke Järvenpää The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Heikki Keskinen The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Pimme Korhonen The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Sakari Kuosmanen The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Puka Oinonen The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Silu Seppälä The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Mauri Sumén The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Mato Valtonen The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Pekka Virtanen The Leningrad Cowboys Unowned
Nicky Tesco Lost Cousin Unowned
Olli Tuominen Siberian Svengali Unowned
Kari Laine Siberian Chauffeur Unowned
Jatimatic Ohlstrom Father of the Cowboys Unowned
Richard Boes Rockpromotor Unowned
Jim Jarmusch Car Dealer | New York Unowned
George M. Kunkle Banjo Player Unowned
William W. Robertson Barber Unowned
Mr. Morris Bartender | Memphis Unowned
Ms. Morris Bartender | Memphis Unowned
Marty Olavarrieta Police Officer Unowned
Earl Howard Jr. Bar Owner Unowned
Albert Gonzales Prison Warden Unowned
Duke Robillard Nightclub Owner Unowned
Frank Johnson Car Dealer | Houston Unowned
Ernie Wright Bartender | Houston Unowned
Phil Linson Nightclub Customer Unowned
Rock Engine Thief Unowned
Terry Engine Thief Unowned
Speed Engine Thief Unowned
Carlton Engine Thief Unowned
Judge Felix Barrera Bride's Father Unowned
Laura Barrera Bride Unowned
John Martinez Groom Unowned
José G. Salas Mexican Singer Unowned
Matti Hukkanen Passed Out Customer at Lonesome Bar (uncredited) Unowned