Mystery Train(1989)
Mystery Train Synopsis
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.
Mystery Train (1989) is a comedy film directed by Jim Jarmusch, released on September 6, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Cinqué Lee. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 532 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Jarmusch
- Writers:
- Jim Jarmusch
- Producers:
- Jim Stark
- Cinematographer:
- Robby Müller
- Composer:
- John Lurie
- Production:
- Mystery Train, JVC
- Budget:
- $2,800,000
- Revenue:
- $1,544,973
- Status:
- Released
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Mystery Train Cast & Crew
Main 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
Rufus Thomas
as Man in Station
Tom Waits
as Radio DJ (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jim Jarmusch, written by Jim Jarmusch, produced by Jim Stark.
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Mystery Train Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 532 ratings.
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Mystery Train – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mystery Train online?
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Mystery Train (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mystery Train?
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The main cast of Mystery Train (1989) includes Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee and Nicoletta Braschi. The film was directed by Jim Jarmusch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mystery Train released?
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Mystery Train was released on September 6, 1989 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Mystery Train worth watching?
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Mystery Train (1989) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 532 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mystery Train?
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