The Young Americans
“No Honor. No Respect. No Remorse.”
Synopsis
Experienced New York Police Detective John Harris is sent to London to help a local task force investigate a series of gangster killings organized by a new player in town, an American. With the help of a young teen wronged by gangsters, Harris navigates London's seedy, drug-fuelled underworld in order to take down its new criminal empire.
Top Cast
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Harvey Keitel
John Harris
Iain Glen
Edward Foster
John Wood
Richard Donnelly
Terence Rigby
Sidney Callow
Keith Allen
Jack Doyle
Craig Kelly
Christian O'Neill
Thandiwe Newton
Rachael Stevens
Viggo Mortensen
Carl Frazer
Dave Duffy
Louis Carnegie
Geoffrey McGivern
Brian Carver
Nigel Clauzel
Lionel Stevens
Huggy Leaver
Mark Byrne
Dig Wayne
Gary Washington
Christopher Adamson
Billy Cohen
James Duggan
Dermot O'Neill
Anna Keaveney
Katie Arnold
John Forgeham
Detective Gray
Clifford Predgen
Detective Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Cannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Cannon, David Hilton
- Original Score
- David Arnold
- Original Title
- The Young Americans
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Cannon
Danny Cannon, David Hilton
David Arnold
Vernon Layton
Alex Mackie
Paul Trijbits, Richard N. Gladstein, Ronna B. Wallace, Alison Owen, Philippe Maigret
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Cannon
Writer
David Hilton
Writer
Danny Cannon
Director
Vernon Layton
Director of Photography
Paul Trijbits
Producer
Alex Mackie
Editor
Alison Owen
Producer
Laurence Dorman
Production Design
Howard Burden
Costume Design
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
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 The Young Americans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young Americans about?
Experienced New York Police Detective John Harris is sent to London to help a local task force investigate a series of gangster killings organized by a new player in town, an American. With the help of a young teen wronged by gangsters, Harris navigates London's seedy, drug-fuelled underworld in order to take down its new criminal empire.
Who directed The Young Americans?
The Young Americans was directed by Danny Cannon.
Who stars in The Young Americans?
The principal cast of The Young Americans includes Harvey Keitel, Iain Glen, John Wood, Terence Rigby, Keith Allen.
When was The Young Americans released and how long is it?
The Young Americans was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Americans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Americans was composed by David Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young Americans?
The Young Americans 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.).