Broadway by Light
Synopsis
An experimental meditation on Times Square's marquees and iconic advertising that captures the concurrently seedy and dazzling aspects of New York's Great White Way.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Klein
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Maurice Le Roux
- Original Title
- Broadway by Light
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Argos films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Klein
Chris Marker
Maurice Le Roux
William Klein
William Klein
Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
William Klein
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
William Klein
Director of Photography
William Klein
Editor
Maurice Le Roux
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Broadway by Light.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadway by Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broadway by Light about?
An experimental meditation on Times Square's marquees and iconic advertising that captures the concurrently seedy and dazzling aspects of New York's Great White Way.
Who directed Broadway by Light?
Broadway by Light was directed by William Klein.
Who stars in Broadway by Light?
The principal cast of Broadway by Light includes Not specified.
When was Broadway by Light released and how long is it?
Broadway by Light was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Broadway by Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broadway by Light was composed by Maurice Le Roux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broadway by Light?
Broadway by Light holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).