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The Puerto Rican Mambo (not a musical)

  • 1992
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
150
YOUR RATING
The Puerto Rican Mambo (not a musical) (1992)
Comedy

Luis Caballero takes you on a tour of what life as a Hispanic is like in the United States. The film, based on Caballero's stand-up comedy, takes a satirical look at daily life, the media, m... Read allLuis Caballero takes you on a tour of what life as a Hispanic is like in the United States. The film, based on Caballero's stand-up comedy, takes a satirical look at daily life, the media, movies, prejudice and more.Luis Caballero takes you on a tour of what life as a Hispanic is like in the United States. The film, based on Caballero's stand-up comedy, takes a satirical look at daily life, the media, movies, prejudice and more.

  • Director
    • Ben Model
  • Writers
    • Luis Caballero
    • Ben Model
  • Stars
    • Luis Caballero
    • Howard Arnesson
    • Jeff Eyres
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    150
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ben Model
    • Writers
      • Luis Caballero
      • Ben Model
    • Stars
      • Luis Caballero
      • Howard Arnesson
      • Jeff Eyres
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Luis Caballero
    • Luis
    Howard Arnesson
    • 'Browsing' Store Owner…
    Jeff Eyres
    • Gramercy Park Couple…
    John Fulweiler
    • Dr. Wesley…
    Susan Gaspar
    • Gramercy Park Couple…
    David Healy
    David Healy
    • White Man in Bank…
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • 'Paco' in Puerto Rico
    • (as Johnny Leggs)
    • …
    Carolyn McDermott
    • 'Browsing' Store Clerk…
    Sandy McFadden
    • 'Do You Live Here?' Woman…
    Lucia Mendoza
    • Mother of Puerto Rico Family…
    Ben Model
    • Luis's White Friend
    Mike Robles
    • Father of Puerto Rican Family…
    Carole M. Eckman
    • Bank Patron…
    Robert DiTillio
    Robert DiTillio
    • Policeman
    Sylvia Ader
    • Elderly Couple
    Bresci Thompson
    • Elderly Couple
    Mary E. Pérez
    • Bank Teller
    • (as Mary Perez)
    • …
    Jerry Shulman
    Jerry Shulman
    • 'Punk Rocker' Store Manager
    • Director
      • Ben Model
    • Writers
      • Luis Caballero
      • Ben Model
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

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    mariposarosa2

    underrated and marvelous low budget film!

    This film is one of the funniest I have ever seen! If you like classic

    Woody Allen, you will thoroughly enjoy Luis Cabellero's funny, off

    the cuff, tongue in cheek, deadpan, brilliant narration as we get to

    know him as a "little brown man." This politically incorrect film

    knocks every stereotype out there about Latinos (specifically

    Puerto Ricans). John Leguizamo is also fabulous in the many

    sketches in the movie. (He is billed as Johnny Leggs.)

    We all should watch this film in this day and age. It really reminds

    us of the crazinees and futility of stereotypes in contemporary

    society.
    10Ticca

    Can't Stop Laughing

    I still have the images of this comedy in my mind and sit here even now laughing. Where has this film been hiding? What a funny funny comedy!! Every actor was fantastic!! Thank you for taking my mind off of the daily grind and providing a great comedy.
    10benji-7

    Unique Comedy well worth seeing

    Unique style and original content make this biting comedy worth seeing. A must-see for independent film makers on how less can really be more.
    10Pastry-2

    Very Funny Comedy

    Very funny comedy. One recommedation I'm glad I watched. Could not stop laughing.
    10SolidG

    Original and Thought Provoking Comedy

    This is one of the most profound and realistic films portraying the Puerto Rican experience in what they thought would be the "promised land". The film manages to keep you laughing while still getting the point across.

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    • Quotes

      Luis: You see, because the only thing you think about when you see us is "squeegies, buckets and suds".

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Player/FernGully: The Last Rainforest/Newsies/The Puerto Rican Mambo/Edward II (1992)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Puerto Rican Mambo (Not a Musical)
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Piñata Films Inc.
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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