Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
Director: Edward Norton
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: October 31, 2019
Cast
- Edward Norton - Lionel Essrog
- Bruce Willis - Frank Minna
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Laura Rose
- Alec Baldwin - Moses Randolph
- Willem Dafoe - Paul Randolph
- Bobby Cannavale - Tony Vermonte
- Cherry Jones - Gabby Horowitz
- Michael Kenneth Williams - Trumpet Man
- Leslie Mann - Julia Minna
- Ethan Suplee - Gilbert Coney
Screenplay
- Jonathan Lethem (Novel)
- Edward Norton (Screenplay)
Music: Daniel Pemberton
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editing: Joe Klotz
Production: Class 5 Films, MWM Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $26M
Box Office: $18M
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
based on novel or book, jazz club, tourette syndrome, brooklyn, new york city, private detective, murder investigation, political corruption, neo-noir, 1950s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Motherless Brooklyn about?
- New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
- Who directed Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn was directed by Edward Norton.
- Who stars in Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn stars Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, Bobby Cannavale.
- How long is Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn had a budget of $26M.
- How much did Motherless Brooklyn gross?
- Motherless Brooklyn grossed $18M worldwide.
- Where was Motherless Brooklyn produced?
- Motherless Brooklyn was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Motherless Brooklyn?
- The themes of Motherless Brooklyn include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.