Brooklyn Lobster (2005)

Giorgio's Lobster Farm has been a tradition in Brooklyn for over 65 years. Manned by an eccentric crew and serving the best seafood in the state, the renowned establishment now faces grave ... See full summary »

Director:

Kevin Jordan

Writer:

Kevin Jordan

Stars:

Danny Aiello, Jane Curtin, Daniel Sauli

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danny Aiello	...	Frank Giorgio
Jane Curtin	...	Maureen Giorgio
Daniel Sauli	...	Michael Giorgio
Marisa Ryan	...	Lauren Wallace
Heather Burns	...	Kerry Miller
Ian Kahn	...	Justin Wallace
Olivia Archer	...	Aimee Wallace
Rick Aiello	...	Tommy C.
Moises Belizario	...	Court Clerk
Frank Bongiorno	...	Tony Annelli
Mike Colter	...	Jamal
Sam Freed	...	James Miller
Barbara Garrick	...	Lynn Miller
Matt Huffman	...	Joey
Austin Lysy	...	David Miller

Storyline

Giorgio's Lobster Farm has been a tradition in Brooklyn for over 65 years. Manned by an eccentric crew and serving the best seafood in the state, the renowned establishment now faces grave financial troubles. The Giorgio family must find a way to hold on to the business or risk losing the cornerstone of their identity. Under pressure, each member of the family is forced to take a new tack in their personal relationships.

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Plot Keywords:

semi autobiographical

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Taglines:

A true Brooklyn story.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Official Sites:

Red Claw Productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English Cantonese Spanish

Release Date:

4 November 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lobster Farm

Filming Locations:

Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,729 (USA) (4 November 2005)

Gross:

$138,267 (USA) (7 April 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Red Claw Inc., Moe Greene Associates, Groovestrings

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During production, the working title of the film was "Lobster Farm".

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Crazy Credits

In memory of Billy Erwin

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Soundtracks

"Rock"
Written by Daniel Adam Warren
Performed by Daniel Adam Warren

User Reviews

The movie feels very real

I was glad to see a movie where nothing explodes, no one gets shot, where the characters are well, regular people doing their best to keep it together...

Lobster farm tells the story of a small business and the family that defines it. Or maybe it's the other way around… As the plot and characters are introduced we begin to see how closely the identity of the individuals and of the family as a whole are tied to their small business.

Through the day to day routines and an unusual string of events, we discover each person and a chance to see ourselves.

One by one, we get both a comedic and quirky peek into their individual stories leading in to a more serious look at the gravity of what family business and the family are faced with.

All in all , because of the story, the acting and the direction, Lobsterfarnm feels very real. It makes you laugh like your laughing with family. It makes you worry like you would about your own. Ultimately it paints a portrait of a family with all it's facets that is a real gem.