The Neon Empire
Synopsis
New York mobster Junior Moloff begins plans to transform Las Vegas into a mecca of prostitution and gambling.
Top Cast
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Ray Sharkey
Junior Molov
Linda Fiorentino
Lucy
Gary Busey
Frank Weston
Dylan McDermott
Vic
Martin Landau
Max
Julie Carmen
Miranda
Harry Guardino
Nick
Michael Zelniker
Burt Stone
Richard Brooks
Tampa
Andreas Katsulas
Vito
Dale Dye
Chief Bates
Natalija Nogulich
Mildred
Tyra Ferrell
Samantha
Cecile Callan
Bridgit
Felice Orlandi
Luciano
Gary Groomes
Collins
Amy Michelson
Candy
Matt Roe
Metzger
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Pete Hamill
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Neon Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- Fries Entertainment, Richard Maynard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Pete Hamill
Lalo Schifrin
Gerald Hirschfeld
Bob Wyman
Richard Maynard, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Peerce
Director
Pete Hamill
Writer
Richard Maynard
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Bob Wyman
Editor
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Robert Turturice
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Neon Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Neon Empire about?
New York mobster Junior Moloff begins plans to transform Las Vegas into a mecca of prostitution and gambling.
Who directed The Neon Empire?
The Neon Empire was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in The Neon Empire?
The principal cast of The Neon Empire includes Ray Sharkey, Linda Fiorentino, Gary Busey, Dylan McDermott, Martin Landau.
When was The Neon Empire released and how long is it?
The Neon Empire was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Neon Empire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Neon Empire was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Neon Empire?
The Neon Empire holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).