Little Odessa
“Brothers in blood. Partners in crime.”
Synopsis
Long separated from his family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
James Gray on Making His First Film (ft. Sean Fennessey) | LITTLE ODESSA Special Feature (Excerpt)Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-08-25
Top Cast
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Tim Roth
Joshua Shapira
Edward Furlong
Reuben Shapira
Moira Kelly
Alla Shustervich
Vanessa Redgrave
Irina Shapira
Paul Guilfoyle
Boris Volkoff
Natalya Andreychenko
Natasha
Maximilian Schell
Arkady Shapira
David Vadim
Sasha
Mina Bern
Grandma Tsilya
Boris McGiver
Ivan
Mohammad Ghaffari
Pahlevi
Michael Khmurov
Yuri
Dmitry Preyers
Victor
David Ross
Anatoly
Ron Brice
Man with One Leg
Jace Kent
Mechanic
Marianna Lead
Clara
Gene Ruffini
Janitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival (James Gray Retrospective)
Festival / Special Debut
May 19, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gray
- Original Score
- Dana Sano
- Original Title
- Little Odessa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Live Entertainment, Paul Webster Productions, Addis-Wechsler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Gray
James Gray
Dana Sano
Tom Richmond
Dorian Harris
Claudia Lewis, Rolf Mittweg, Nick Wechsler, Paul Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Webster
Producer
Dorian Harris
Editor
Kevin Thompson
Production Design
Michael Clancy
Costume Design
Roy Farfel
Stunt Coordinator
Dana Sano
Original Music Composer
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
James Gray
Director
James Gray
Writer
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Odessa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Odessa about?
Long separated from his family, hitman Joshua returns to Brighton Beach for a contract killing for the Russian Mafia. His abusive father, Arkady, banned him from returning after Joshua committed his first murder. He takes up residence in a hotel, and soon everyone knows he has returned. He goes home to visit his dying mother, Irina, and prepares for the assassination, getting drawn back into the criminal community he left behind.
Who directed Little Odessa?
Little Odessa was directed by James Gray.
Who stars in Little Odessa?
The principal cast of Little Odessa includes Tim Roth, Edward Furlong, Moira Kelly, Vanessa Redgrave, Paul Guilfoyle.
When was Little Odessa released and how long is it?
Little Odessa was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Odessa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Odessa was composed by Dana Sano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Odessa?
Little Odessa holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).