The mambo kings [videorecording] /
Warner Bros. presents in association with Le Studio Canal+, Regency Enterprises and Alcor Films, an Arnon Milchan production ; produced by Arnon Milchan, Arne Glimcher ; screenplay by Cynthia Cidre ; directed by Arne Glimcher.
- Widescreen version.
- Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005].
- 1 videodisc (ca. 105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the novel "The mambo kings play songs of love" by Oscar Hijuelos. Originally released as a motion picture in 1992. "This unrated version contains material different from the R-rated version"--Container.
Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Claire Simpson ; production designer, Stuart Wurtzel. Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Claire Simpson ; production designer, Stuart Wurtzel.
Armand Assante, Antonio Banderas, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers.
Musician brothers, Cesar and Nestor, leave Cuba for America in the 1950s, with the hopes of making it to the top of the Latin music scene. Cesar is the older brother who serves as the business manager and is a consumate ladies' man. Nestor is the brooding songwriter, who cannot forget the woman in Cuba who broke his heart.
MPAA rating: [Unrated]; R; for sexuality.
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital surround stereo., dual-layer.
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.