Review of Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) by Stefán Birgir S — 23 Jun 2010

A strange little film from Finnland. Funny.

This review of Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) was written by Stefán Birgir S on 23 Jun 2010.

Leningrad Cowboys Go America has generally received positive reviews.

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By James L (1,420) on 17 Nov 2010

A funny film with quirky Scandinavian humour, on an unlikely Russian band who thought they could make it big in the US…

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By Kári D (20) on 03 Apr 2008

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By Andy T (601) on 19 Sep 2008

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By Tibor B (317) on 29 Feb 2008

Very funny, absurd road movie following a quasi-Russian folk/polka band with 2 foot quiffs adapt their style to rock and roll while journeying…

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By Glennie M (7) on 25 Jan 2009

Stupid fun! I saw this when it opened at the movies (what year was that?!!), and we laughed our arses off…

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By Petter F (33) on 19 Nov 2007

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll refuse to eat onions.... Matti Pellonpaa is the man…

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By Hannele K (1) on 10 Mar 2008

It's essentially the Finnish analogue of the Blues Brothers, and it's just as awesome…

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By Rodrigo L (168) on 18 Feb 2008

This movie needs to be contemplated. Yeah... ;) A little bit of surrealistic absurdity. That's it…

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By David K (1,644) on 03 Mar 2008

I love but am only reviewing because I've just seen the sequel and it's as daft as this one. Why is Leningrad Cowboys meet Moses not listed…

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By Justin M (1,525) on 15 May 2012

A peculiar comedy about a group of empty-handed oxymoronic musicians who take on a ridiculous journey to find fame and fortune, this film established…

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