Mystery Train (1989) 7.6
Three stories are connected by a Memphis hotel and the spirit of Elvis Presley. Director:Jim JarmuschWriter:Jim Jarmusch |
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Mystery Train (1989) 7.6
Three stories are connected by a Memphis hotel and the spirit of Elvis Presley. Director:Jim JarmuschWriter:Jim Jarmusch |
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Masatoshi Nagase | ... |
Jun (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Yûki Kudô | ... |
Mitsuko (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins | ... |
Night Clerk (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Cinqué Lee | ... |
Bellboy (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Rufus Thomas | ... |
Man in Station (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Jodie Markell | ... |
Sun Studio Guide (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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William Hoch | ... |
Tourist Family (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Pat Hoch | ... |
Tourist Family (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Joshua Elvis Hoch | ... |
Tourist Family (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Reginald Freeman | ... |
Conductor (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Beverly Prye | ... |
Streetwalker (segment "Far From Yokohama")
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Nicoletta Braschi | ... |
Luisa (segment "A Ghost")
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Elizabeth Bracco | ... |
Dee Dee - Charlie's Sister (segment "A Ghost")
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Sy Richardson | ... |
Newsvendor (segment "A Ghost")
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Tom Noonan | ... |
Man in Arcade Diner (segment "A Ghost")
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A Japanese couple obsessed with 1950s America goes to Memphis because the male half of the couple emulates Carl Perkins. Chance encounters link three different stories in the city, with the common thread being the seedy hotel where they are all staying. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
I liked this movie, yet it's hard to say exactly why. It was very realistic in it's overall story line yet very original in the way it presented it. The actors almost appeared real in that one was just observing them in real life. I think that was because of the story line, script and direction.
Also this entire movie is like a well thought out three-act play that takes place all at the same time. It is cleverly connected and dramatically effective at getting the viewer's interest in these character interactions over this one night period of time in Memphis. Attention to detail was as good as it could get.
If you are big fan of very high quality and original indie films you should not miss this one. It has the makings of a true classic.