Mystery Train
Synopsis
In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-04
Top Cast
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Youki Kudoh
Mitsuko
Masatoshi Nagase
Jun
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Night Clerk
Cinqué Lee
Bellboy
Nicoletta Braschi
Luisa
Elizabeth Bracco
Dee Dee
Joe Strummer
Johnny
Rick Aviles
Will Robinson
Steve Buscemi
Charlie
Tom Noonan
Man in Diner
Rufus Thomas
Man in Station
Tom Waits
Radio DJ (voice)
Jodie Markell
Sun Studio Guide
William Hoch
Tourist #1
Pat Hoch
Tourist #2
Joshua Elvis Hoch
Tourist #3
Reginald Freeman
Conductor
Beverly Prye
Streetwalker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.55x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Jarmusch
- Original Score
- John Lurie
- Original Title
- Mystery Train
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Mystery Train, JVC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch
John Lurie
Robby Müller
Melody London
Kunijiro Hirata, Hideaki Suda, Jim Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Jarmusch
Director
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Melody London
Editor
John Lurie
Original Music Composer
Jim Stark
Producer
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mystery Train about?
In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
Who directed Mystery Train?
Mystery Train was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Mystery Train?
The principal cast of Mystery Train includes Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee, Nicoletta Braschi.
When was Mystery Train released and how long is it?
Mystery Train was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mystery Train?
Mystery Train had a reported production budget of $2.8M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mystery Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mystery Train was composed by John Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mystery Train?
Mystery Train holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).