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Cast

Stephen Lang
as Harry Black

Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Tralala

Burt Young
as Big Joe

Peter Dobson
as Vinnie

Jerry Orbach
as Boyce

Stephen Baldwin
as Sal

Jason Andrews
as Tony

James Lorenz

Rick Aiello

Maia Danziger
as Mary Black

Cameron Johann
as Spook

Ricki Lake
as Donna

Hubert Rechy
as Hit-Run Driver

Bernard Zette

Alexis Arquette
as Georgette

John Costelloe
as Tommy

Rutanya Alda
as Georgette's Mother

Hubert Selby Jr.
as Hit-Run Driver

Daniel Beer
as Tral's Trick

Joseph Carberry
as Uptown Bartender

Christopher Murney
as Paulie

Frank Military
as Steve

Christopher Curry
as Riot Police Officer

Sam Rockwell
as Al

Colleen Flynn
as Ruthie

Ray Gill
as Dowland

James Harper
as Cop

Mark Boone Jr.
as Willie

Robert Kramer
as Fred

James Lorinz
as Freddy

Bob Martana
as Truck Driver

Lisa Passero
as Teresa

Camille Saviola
as Ella

Al Shannon

Bruce Smolanoff
as Lost Soldier

Sylvie Spector
as Submarine Annie

Frank Vincent
as Priest

David Warshofsky

Robert Weil
as Alex

Michael O'Hare
as Riot Police Officer

Mike Starr
as Security Guard

Zette Sullivan
as Regina

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Critic Reviews for Last Exit to Brooklyn

Audience Reviews for Last Exit to Brooklyn

• May 19, 2013

  "Last Exit to Brooklyn" starts out with a group of soldiers impugning the honor of Tralala(Jennifer Jason Leigh), followed by the predictable beatdown by some of her friends. To be fair, not only is she a prostitute, but one who also helps to fleece some of her customers. To be honest, times are tough all over in 1952 Brooklyn with the strike going on which probably does not make it the best time for Big Joe(Burt Young) to learn his daughter Donna(Ricki Lake) is pregnant with Tommy's(John Costelloe) baby. Maybe they were just looking for love which is why Georgette(Alexis Arquette) is looking for Vincent(Peter Dobson). As watchable as it is, "Last Exit to Brooklyn" is also very much an odd duck, taking Hubert Selby's novel of down and out Brooklyn life in the 1950's and showing it through a European prism. So, even with an American cast that includes Jerry Orbach and a couple of stunning set pieces, it still feels a little off. On the one hand, the movie desperately wants to be provocative in its use of sex and violence. While it might also seem it is about loss of innocence, it is only in perception, like Big Joe not being aware that his daughter is not a virgin, much less very pregnant. Or maybe this is how it really was, except no police have ever responded to a call that quickly.
  Walter M Super Reviewer
• Dec 19, 2011

  A depiction of the low lives in Brooklyn, featuring an excellent cast. The merciless and fierce atmosphere was presented with the well designed lighting.
  

  Sylvester K Super Reviewer
• Jan 20, 2010

  Although critically revered, Last Exit to Brooklyn is not compelling enough to keep your attention. These are unsympathetic characters that you feel nothing for despite the film's best efforts.
  

  John B Super Reviewer
• Sep 22, 2009

  I usually don't approve of comparisons between source material and film, but I can't prevent myself from doing it here. Selby Jr.'s novel presents some of the most violent, depraved images of desperation and hopelessness in literature. The book got under my skin and has stayed there through the years since I read it. The film, although distinctly stylized and directed with precision, fails to deliver the same kind of visceral impact. It is violent, but it is not violent enough. It is bleak, but it never approaches the hellish gloom of the source material. The performances are all impressive, and it is a polished piece of work overall. It just doesn't hit hard enough.
  Mike T Super Reviewer

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