Liberty Heights(1999)
“You're only young once, but you remember forever.”
Overview
This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
Director
Barry Levinson
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Adrien Brody
as Van Kurtzman
Ben Foster
as Ben Kurtzman
Orlando Jones
as Little Melvin
Bebe Neuwirth
as Ada Kurtzman
Joe Mantegna
as Nate Kurtzman
David Krumholtz
as Yussel
Rebekah Johnson
as Sylvia
Richard Kline
as Charlie, Nate's Assistant
Vincent Guastaferro
as Pete, Nate's Assistant
Justin Chambers
as Trey Tobelseted
Carolyn Murphy
as Dubbie the Blonde
James Pickens Jr.
as Sylvia's Father
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
Yiddish
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Spring Creek Pictures • Baltimore Pictures
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Where can I watch Liberty Heights?▼
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What is Liberty Heights about?▼
This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
Who directed Liberty Heights?▼
Liberty Heights was directed by Barry Levinson and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is Liberty Heights?▼
Liberty Heights has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Liberty Heights?▼
The cast of Liberty Heights includes Adrien Brody as Van Kurtzman, Ben Foster as Ben Kurtzman, Orlando Jones as Little Melvin, Bebe Neuwirth as Ada Kurtzman, Joe Mantegna as Nate Kurtzman and more.
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