Last Exit to Brooklyn
“The Novel That Shocked The World Is Now A Movie”
Synopsis
A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.
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"Last Exit to Brooklyn" (1990) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-23
Top Cast
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Stephen Lang
Harry Black
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Tralala
Burt Young
Big Joe
Peter Dobson
Vinnie
Christopher Murney
Paulie
Jerry Orbach
Boyce
Alexis Arquette
Georgette
Stephen Baldwin
Sal
John Costelloe
Tommy
Cameron Johann
Spook
Ricki Lake
Donna
Frank Military
Steve
Camille Saviola
Ella
Bernard Zette
Regina
Jason Andrews
Tony
James Lorinz
Freddy
Sam Rockwell
Al
Maia Danziger
Mary Black
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Desmond Nakano
- Original Score
- Mark Knopfler
- Original Title
- Last Exit to Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Allied Filmmakers, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Desmond Nakano, Hubert Selby Jr.
Mark Knopfler
Stefan Czapsky
Peter Przygodda
Bernd Eichinger
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Director
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Mark Knopfler
Original Music Composer
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Desmond Nakano
Screenplay
David Chapman
Production Design
Carol Oditz
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Exit to Brooklyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Exit to Brooklyn about?
A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.
Who directed Last Exit to Brooklyn?
Last Exit to Brooklyn was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Last Exit to Brooklyn?
The principal cast of Last Exit to Brooklyn includes Stephen Lang, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Burt Young, Peter Dobson, Christopher Murney.
When was Last Exit to Brooklyn released and how long is it?
Last Exit to Brooklyn was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Last Exit to Brooklyn make at the box office?
Last Exit to Brooklyn grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Last Exit to Brooklyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Exit to Brooklyn was composed by Mark Knopfler.
Is Last Exit to Brooklyn based on a book or true story?
Last Exit to Brooklyn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hubert Selby Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Exit to Brooklyn?
Last Exit to Brooklyn holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).