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Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)

R 102 min  -  Drama  -   4 May 1990 (USA)
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Set in Brooklyn during the 1950s against a backdrop of union corruption and violence. A prostitute falls in love with one of her customers... See full summary »

Director:

Uli Edel

Writers:

Hubert Selby Jr. (book), Desmond Nakano (screenplay)

Stars:

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stephen Lang and Burt Young
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Lang ...
Jennifer Jason Leigh ...
Burt Young ...
Peter Dobson ...
Vinnie
Jerry Orbach ...
Boyce
Stephen Baldwin ...
Sal
Jason Andrews Jason Andrews ...
Tony
James Lorinz James Lorinz ...
Freddy
Sam Rockwell ...
Al
Maia Danziger ...
Mary Black
Camille Saviola ...
Ella
Ricki Lake ...
Donna
Cameron Johann Cameron Johann ...
Spook
John Costelloe ...
Tommy
Christopher Murney ...
Paulie
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Set in Brooklyn during the 1950s against a backdrop of union corruption and violence. A prostitute falls in love with one of her customers. Also a disturbed man discovers that he is homosexual. Written by Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Union | 1950s | Prostitute | Strike | Brooklyn New York City  | See more »

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The Novel That Shocked The World Is Now A Movie.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA | UK | West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Letzte Ausfahrt Brooklyn See more »

Filming Locations:

Bavaria Filmstudios, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$186,489 (USA) (6 May 1990) (13 Screens)

Gross:

$1,730,005 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Allied Filmmakers, Bavaria Film, Neue Constantin Film See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Courtney Love auditioned for the part later taken by Jennifer Jason Leigh. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Last Exit to Springfield (#4.17)" (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

"Dyke Takes a Hike"
Written by David Van Dyke
Performed by Cherokee Conyers and His Orchestra
Featuring David Van Dyke
Courtesy of MCA Records See more »