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Lulu on the Bridge

  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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A famous jazz saxophonist's life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.A famous jazz saxophonist's life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.A famous jazz saxophonist's life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.
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  • Director
    • Paul Auster
  • Writer
    • Paul Auster
  • Stars
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Richard Edson
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  • Director
    • Paul Auster
  • Writer
    • Paul Auster
  • Stars
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Richard Edson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Willem Dafoe in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Mira Sorvino and Willem Dafoe in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Harvey Keitel and Willem Dafoe in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Willem Dafoe in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Mira Sorvino in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Harvey Keitel and Mira Sorvino in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
    Mira Sorvino in Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
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    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • Izzy Maureras Izzy Maurer
    Mira Sorvino
    Mira Sorvino
    • Celia Burnsas Celia Burns
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Dave Reillyas Dave Reilly
    Don Byron
    • Tyrone Lordas Tyrone Lord
    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
    • Man With Gunas Man With Gun
    Victor Argo
    Victor Argo
    • Pierreas Pierre
    Peggy Gormley
    Peggy Gormley
    • Dr. Fisheras Dr. Fisher
    Harold Perrineau
    Harold Perrineau
    • Bobby Perezas Bobby Perez
    Gina Gershon
    Gina Gershon
    • Hannahas Hannah
    Sophie Auster
    Sophie Auster
    • Sonia Kleinmanas Sonia Kleinman
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Catherine Mooreas Catherine Moore
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • Philip Kleinmanas Philip Kleinman
    Greg Johnson
    • Stanley Maras Stanley Mar
    David Byrne
    David Byrne
    • 'Laughing Man' Escortas 'Laughing Man' Escort
    Holly Buczek
    • Dying Girlas Dying Girl
    Lou Reed
    Lou Reed
    • Not Lou Reedas Not Lou Reed
    Tom Gilroy
    Tom Gilroy
    • Restaurant Man #1as Restaurant Man #1
    Paul Lazar
    Paul Lazar
    • Restaurant Man #2as Restaurant Man #2
    • Director
      • Paul Auster
    • Writer
      • Paul Auster
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      At one point, Dr. Van Horn (Willem Dafoe) writes on a scrap of paper: "Celia - s 'il y a". This pun was based on a similarity between a girl's name and a phrase in French meaning "if there is". It is a direct reference to Samuel Beckett's novel "Murphy" (1938): Celia, lover of an eponymous character, has an uncle, Mr. Willoughby Kelly, who comes up with this piece of bilingual wordplay. Paul Auster has consistently acknowledged Beckett's influence on his own oeuvre.
    • Goofs
      When Izzy is at Celia's apartment for the first time and closes the curtains to make it dark, there is a lot of light coming in even with the curtains closed. When they turn the lights off, the room is very dark.
    • Quotes

      Hannah: You still don't know who I am, do you? After all these years, you still don't have a clue.

    • Connections
      Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)

    User reviews69

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    Multi-layered masterpiece
    I saw this little gem of a film last year, forgot about it, then decided to buy it. On a second viewing I realized how much I missed the first time around. The scientific/mythical/mystical/spiritual interpretations are left up to the individual, and I found myself leaning toward the mystical/spiritual, especially when the film-within-a-film (Pandora's Box) entered the plot. While some might have felt this whole episode was irrelevant, to me it was central in a kind of a skewed way that wasn't really developed. Anyone familiar with the myth of Pandora's Box will recognize the significance of the "rock in the box" that causes lives to change in a dramatic, profound way. Izzy's state of consciousness during the film is simply a device -an interesting one- to tell a story.

    Seeing Dafoe and Keitel working together again (first time since Last Temptation of Christ?) was a delight. Both are capable of a tremendous range, but chose restraint in this film, and it worked. The interogation scenes in the warehouse were mesmerizing. I love this film!
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    • deedee2005
    • Nov 10, 2000

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1998 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Köprüdeki lulu
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Capitol Films
      • Redeemable Features
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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