The Mambo Kings
Directed by Arne Glimcher, 1992
R; 105 minutes
“A spirited evocation of the mambo craze which swept post-war America, adapted from Oscar Hijuelos' Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.” —Derek Adams, Time Out
The story of Cuban brothers Cesar (Armand Assante) and Nestor Castillo (Antonio Banderas), who bring their unique sounds to New York in search of fame and fortune. While Cesar revels in fame and the adoration of the women, Nestor increasingly finds himself mourning his homeland and lost love.