Empire State
“Prepare yourself for a night on the edge!”
Synopsis
In the docklands of East London stands the Empire State, a nightclub full of magic and mystery. Designed like an ocean liner, it's become a battle ground where anything can happen. In the midst of the action, a young boy stows aboard to search for his friend who has disappeared in the entrails of the club.
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Empire State (1987) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-23
Top Cast
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Cathryn Harrison
Marion
Jason Hoganson
Pete
Elizabeth Hickling
Cheryl
Jamie Foreman
Danny
Emily Bolton
Susan
Ian Sears
Paul
Martin Landau
Chuck
Lorcan Cranitch
Richard
Ray McAnally
Frank
Lee Drysdale
Rent-boy
Jenny Bolt
Tricia
Jimmy Flint
Billy
John Levitt
Harry
Ian McCurrach
'Metropolis' editor
Glen Murphy
Vincenzo
Alan Talbot
Billy Senior
Stuart Turton
Roy
Jay Simpson
Jeff
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Peck
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Ayres, Ron Peck
- Original Score
- Stephen W. Parsons
- Original Title
- Empire State
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Team Pictures, British Screen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Peck
Mark Ayres, Ron Peck
Stephen W. Parsons
Tony Imi, Peter Allwork, Peter Povey
Chris Kelly
Mark Ayres, Norma Heyman
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Peck
Director
Mark Ayres
Writer
Ron Peck
Writer
Chris Kelly
Editor
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Stephen W. Parsons
Original Music Composer
Adrian Smith
Production Design
Norma Heyman
Producer
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire State
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire State about?
In the docklands of East London stands the Empire State, a nightclub full of magic and mystery. Designed like an ocean liner, it's become a battle ground where anything can happen. In the midst of the action, a young boy stows aboard to search for his friend who has disappeared in the entrails of the club.
Who directed Empire State?
Empire State was directed by Ron Peck.
Who stars in Empire State?
The principal cast of Empire State includes Cathryn Harrison, Jason Hoganson, Elizabeth Hickling, Jamie Foreman, Emily Bolton.
When was Empire State released and how long is it?
Empire State was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Empire State?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire State was composed by Stephen W. Parsons.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Empire State?
Empire State holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).