Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)

The Novel That Shocked The World Is Now A Movie

Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) poster

A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.

Director: Uli Edel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Knopfler
Cinematography: Stefan Czapsky
Editing: Peter Przygodda
Production: Bavaria Film, Allied Filmmakers, Constantin Film
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Boxing and Fighting Stories

Keywords

new york city, prostitute, based on novel or book, fight, sexuality, union, brooklyn, new york city, 1950s

Trailer

Last Exit to Brooklyn Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Last Exit to Brooklyn about?
A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.
Who directed Last Exit to Brooklyn?
Last Exit to Brooklyn was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Last Exit to Brooklyn?
Last Exit to Brooklyn stars Stephen Lang, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Burt Young, Peter Dobson, Christopher Murney, Jerry Orbach.
How long is Last Exit to Brooklyn?
Last Exit to Brooklyn has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Last Exit to Brooklyn?
Last Exit to Brooklyn is a Drama film.
How much did Last Exit to Brooklyn gross?
Last Exit to Brooklyn grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Last Exit to Brooklyn produced?
Last Exit to Brooklyn was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Last Exit to Brooklyn?
The themes of Last Exit to Brooklyn include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.