CULT MOVIE: LENINGRAND COWBOYS GO AMERICA(1989)

Hopelessly crazed and hilarious film about a Finnish rock band that travel to America in search of fame and fortune and aiming to reach Mexico. Resplendent in huge quiffs and clown-like winklepickers, they are possibly the most pathetic rock band ever to tour the States, lurching from one mishap to another, whether it's the village idiot who has followed them from Finland hoping to join the band, their failed revolt against their overbearing Russian manager who refuses them any money to buy food, or having the engine stolen out of their Cadillac (sold to them by Jim Jarmusch). The Leningrand Cowboys discover an America that is a stream of run-down gasworks, seedy strip malls and devoid of any charm whatsoever.
Director: Aki Kaurismaki Cast: Matti Pellonpaa, Kari Vaananen

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