Mystery Train(1989)
Overview
In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Studio
Mystery Train
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Youki Kudoh
as Mitsuko
Masatoshi Nagase
as Jun
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
as Night Clerk
Cinqué Lee
as Bellboy
Nicoletta Braschi
as Luisa
Elizabeth Bracco
as Dee Dee
Joe Strummer
as Johnny
Rick Aviles
as Will Robinson
Steve Buscemi
as Charlie
Tom Noonan
as Man in Diner
Rufus Thomas
as Man in Station
Tom Waits
as Radio DJ (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Mystery Train • JVC
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Where can I watch Mystery Train?▼
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What is Mystery Train about?▼
In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
Who directed Mystery Train?▼
Mystery Train was directed by Jim Jarmusch and released in 1989. It is a comedy film.
How long is Mystery Train?▼
Mystery Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Mystery Train?▼
The cast of Mystery Train includes Youki Kudoh as Mitsuko, Masatoshi Nagase as Jun, Screamin' Jay Hawkins as Night Clerk, Cinqué Lee as Bellboy, Nicoletta Braschi as Luisa and more.
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