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Motherless Brooklyn

  • 20192019
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  • 2h 24m
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Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, 'Motherless Brooklyn' follows Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton), a private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, as he ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). Armed only with a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely-guarded secrets that hold the fate of the whole city in the balance.  In a mystery that carries him from gin-soaked jazz clubs in Harlem to the hard-edged slums of Brooklyn and, finally, into the gilded halls of New York's power brokers, Lionel contends with thugs, corruption and the most dangerous man in the city to honor his friend and save the woman who might be his own salvation.
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In 1950s New York, a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend.In 1950s New York, a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend.In 1950s New York, a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,420
383
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    • Director
      • Edward Norton
    • Writers
      • Edward Norton(written for the screen by)
      • Jonathan Lethem(from the novel by)
    • Stars
      • Edward Norton
      • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
      • Alec Baldwin
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Edward Norton
    • Writers
      • Edward Norton(written for the screen by)
      • Jonathan Lethem(from the novel by)
    • Stars
      • Edward Norton
      • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
      • Alec Baldwin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 439User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 15 nominations

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    Edward Norton Talks 'Motherless Brooklyn,' Great Actors, and Creative Obstacles
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    Edward Norton Talks 'Motherless Brooklyn,' Great Actors, and Creative Obstacles
    Everything You Need to Know for TIFF 2019
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    Everything You Need to Know for TIFF 2019
    How Edward Norton Relied on Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, and Cherry Jones
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    How Edward Norton Got Inspiration From Directors, Lawyers, and NBA Players
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    Edward Norton and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
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    Edward Norton and Gugu Mbatha-Raw at an event for Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
    Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw at an event for Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
    Willem Dafoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw at an event for Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
    Willem Dafoe at an event for Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
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    Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
    Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
    Edward Norton in Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

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    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Lionel Essrog
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Laura Rose
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Moses Randolph
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Paul Randolph
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Frank Minna
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Gilbert Coney
    Cherry Jones
    Cherry Jones
    • Gabby Horowitz
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Tony Vermonte
    Dallas Roberts
    Dallas Roberts
    • Danny Fantl
    Josh Pais
    Josh Pais
    • William Lieberman
    Radu Spinghel
    • Giant Man
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Lou
    Peter Gray Lewis
    Peter Gray Lewis
    • Mayor
    • (as Peter Lewis)
    Robert Wisdom
    Robert Wisdom
    • Billy Rose
    • (as Robert Ray Wisdom)
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Trumpet Man
    Isaiah J. Thompson
    • King Rooster Piano Player
    Russell Hall
    • King Rooster Bassist
    Joe Farnsworth
    • King Rooster Drummer
    • Director
      • Edward Norton
    • Writers
      • Edward Norton(written for the screen by)
      • Jonathan Lethem(from the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      Edward Norton met and consulted many members of the Tourette's Association of America to prepare for the role. The film has received approval from the organization as well.
    • Goofs
      When Lionel enters the club at night to find a dead body, we can see two crew members and boom mics on the left side.
    • Quotes

      Lionel Essrog: But there's no upside in lyin' to a woman who's smarter than you, so, I told her the truth.

    • Crazy credits
      Shauna Lyn... this is yours as much as mine.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 10 September 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Daily Battles
      Written by Thom Yorke

      Performed by Thom Yorke and Flea (as Michael Balzary)

    User reviews439

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    Top review
    Edward the Great
    After the end of this film, I was very grateful to Edward Norton. For the wise craft of each piece of the film. For atmosphere, music, cast, for the story and , sure , the New York of 1950. And for his Lionel Essrog. A seductive film for details, performances and for something defining a fine director. Sure, many lines of plot, to generous perspective and the end as a sort of compromise. But the good use of Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis and Willem Dafoe is just a noble virtue. Not ignoring the job of Edward Dafoe himself and good jazz, smart use of interracial problems, the abuses for urban solutions and the reasonable solution for a delicate case. So, very subjective, a film reminding the art of Edward the Great.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Isputlockers [usa]
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Khu Mồ Côi Brooklyn
    • Filming locations
      • Washington Square Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Pictures
      • Class 5 Films
      • MWM Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,277,736
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,500,454
      • Nov 3, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,477,736
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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