Lulu on the Bridge
“Is she real? ..or did he make her up?”
Synopsis
A famous jazz saxophonist's life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot. After discovering a mysterious package, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful aspiring actress, but their happiness is cut short by a series of strange, dreamlike events.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
LULU ON THE BRIDGE Official Trailer (1998, Harvey Keitel, Mira Sorvino, Willem Dafoe, Paul Auster)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-24
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Harvey Keitel
Izzy Maurer
Mira Sorvino
Celia Burns
Willem Dafoe
Dr. Van Horn
Gina Gershon
Hannah
Mandy Patinkin
Philip Kleinman
Vanessa Redgrave
Catherine Moore
Don Byron
Tyrone Lord
Richard Edson
Dave Reilly
Victor Argo
Pierre
Kevin Corrigan
Man With Gun
Harold Perrineau
Bobby Perez
Peggy Gormley
Dr. Fisher
Sophie Auster
Sonia Kleinman
Greg Johnson
Stanley Mar
David Byrne
"Laughing Man" Escort
Holly Buczek
Dying Girl
Lou Reed
Not Lou Reed
Tom Gilroy
Restaurant Man #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Auster
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Auster
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell, John Lurie
- Original Title
- Lulu on the Bridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Capitol Films, Redeemable Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Auster
Paul Auster
Graeme Revell, John Lurie
Alik Sakharov
Tim Squyres
Amy J. Kaufman, Sharon Harel-Cohen, Jane Barclay, Peter Newman, Greg Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Auster
Writer
Paul Auster
Director
Tim Squyres
Editor
Amy J. Kaufman
Producer
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Peter Newman
Producer
Greg Johnson
Producer
Adelle Lutz
Costume Design
Alik Sakharov
Director of Photography
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
John Lurie
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lulu on the Bridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lulu on the Bridge about?
A famous jazz saxophonist's life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot. After discovering a mysterious package, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful aspiring actress, but their happiness is cut short by a series of strange, dreamlike events.
Who directed Lulu on the Bridge?
Lulu on the Bridge was directed by Paul Auster.
Who stars in Lulu on the Bridge?
The principal cast of Lulu on the Bridge includes Harvey Keitel, Mira Sorvino, Willem Dafoe, Gina Gershon, Mandy Patinkin.
When was Lulu on the Bridge released and how long is it?
Lulu on the Bridge was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Lulu on the Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lulu on the Bridge was composed by Graeme Revell, John Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lulu on the Bridge?
Lulu on the Bridge holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).