# The Mambo Kings (1992)

> Two Cuban brothers chase musical stardom in 1950s America, but mambo success cannot quiet the rivalries, romances, and memories that divide them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25438

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Arne Glimcher
- Cast: Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers, Pablo Calogero, Scott Cohen, Desi Arnaz Jr., Mario Grillo
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104802/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: passionate, nostalgic, energetic, music night, dance film marathon

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