Leningrad Cowboys Go America backdrop

Leningrad Cowboys Go America 1989 Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

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.

Country Finland
Production Countries Finland , Sweden
Language Finnish
Spoken Languages English , Finnish , Russian
Release Date 24 March 1989
79 mins
Cast
Matti Pellonpää Vladimir (Manager)
Kari Väänänen Igor (Village Idiot)
Sakke Järvenpää The Leningrad Cowboys
Heikki Keskinen The Leningrad Cowboys
Pimme Korhonen The Leningrad Cowboys
Sakari Kuosmanen The Leningrad Cowboys
Puka Oinonen The Leningrad Cowboys
Silu Seppälä The Leningrad Cowboys
Mauri Sumén The Leningrad Cowboys
Mato Valtonen The Leningrad Cowboys
Pekka Virtanen The Leningrad Cowboys
Nicky Tesco Lost Cousin
Olli Tuominen Siberian Svengali
Kari Laine Siberian Chauffeur
Jatimatic Ohlstrom Father of the Cowboys
Richard Boes Rockpromotor
Jim Jarmusch Car Dealer | New York
George M. Kunkle Banjo Player
Mr. Morris Bartender | Memphis
Ms. Morris Bartender | Memphis
Marty Olavarrieta Police Officer
Earl Howard Jr. Bar Owner
Albert Gonzales Prison Warden
Duke Robillard Nightclub Owner
Frank Johnson Car Dealer | Houston
Ernie Wright Bartender | Houston
Phil Linson Nightclub Customer
Rock Engine Thief
Terry Engine Thief
Speed Engine Thief
Carlton Engine Thief
Judge Felix Barrera Bride's Father
José G. Salas Mexican Singer
Matti Hukkanen Passed Out Customer at Lonesome Bar (uncredited)