Black and White
Synopsis
Black and White is the story of Lisa, a young Soviet emigre studying medicine in Manhattan, Roy, an African American building superintendent on New York's Lower East Side, and the bond that they form from living on the edges of Manhattan. Filled with an assortment of fringe artists, disenfranchised immigrants, diamond dealers and sexual surrogates, the film is ultimately about breaking down barriers between people.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Frumin
- Screenplay & Story
- Boris Frumin
- Original Title
- Black and White
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Trinity Bridge Studio, Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Frumin
Boris Frumin
Vladimir Ilin
Boris Frumin, Evgeny Volkov
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Frumin
Writer
Boris Frumin
Director
Vladimir Ilin
Director of Photography
Boris Frumin
Producer
Evgeny Volkov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black and White
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black and White about?
Black and White is the story of Lisa, a young Soviet emigre studying medicine in Manhattan, Roy, an African American building superintendent on New York's Lower East Side, and the bond that they form from living on the edges of Manhattan. Filled with an assortment of fringe artists, disenfranchised immigrants, diamond dealers and sexual surrogates, the film is ultimately about breaking down barriers between people.
Who directed Black and White?
Black and White was directed by Boris Frumin.
Who stars in Black and White?
The principal cast of Black and White includes Elena Shevchenko, Patrick Godfrey, Veronica Alicino, Hayward Boling, Igor Panich.
When was Black and White released and how long is it?
Black and White was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.