Liberty Heights (1999)
Liberty Heights is a 1999 drama movie directed by Barry Levinson, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Adrien Brody, Ben Foster and Orlando Jones.
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.
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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.
When was Liberty Heights released?
Liberty Heights was released on 17 November 1999.
How long is Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights runs 2h 7m.
Who made Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights was directed by Barry Levinson.
Where can I watch Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Liberty Heights
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
