Liberty Heights
"You're only young once, but you remember forever."
Originally released in 1999. Liberty Heights is a drama film. directed by Barry Levinson. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, and Orlando Jones
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (79 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Spring Creek Pictures
- Baltimore Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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,...
Who directed Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights was directed by Barry Levinson.
How long is Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Liberty Heights released?
Liberty Heights was released on November 17, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Liberty Heights?
The main cast of Liberty Heights includes Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones, Bebe Neuwirth, Joe Mantegna.