# Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)

> An eccentric Finnish rock band barrels across America in a deadpan quest for fame, fortune, and one last gig in Mexico.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6448

## Facts

- Runtime: 79 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music
- Director: Aki Kaurismäki
- Cast: Matti Pellonpää, Kari Väänänen, Sakke Järvenpää, Heikki Keskinen, Pimme Korhonen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Puka Oinonen, Silu Seppälä
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097728/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: deadpan, whimsical, witty, lazy sunday, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A quirky rock band from Russia embarks on a wild journey across America in search of fame and fortune.

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